Cybercrime Prevention Training Program 2024
On September 16, 2024, from 09:00 to 12:00, at the Starfish Conference Room, the Elderly Potential Development Center, Saensuk Municipality, Chonburi Province, students from the Local Administration Program, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, under the guidance of advisors Ms. Parichat Pongloh and Assistant Professor Dr. Napawan Phuengpha, collaborated with the Technology Crime Suppression Division, under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), to organize a cybercrime prevention training program for the elderly. The event was honored by Pol. Col. Panuphat Kittiphan, Superintendent of Division 1, and Pol. Lt. Col. Ekkhanit Netthong, Inspector of Division 1, Technology Crime Suppression Division, who served as speakers providing valuable knowledge.
The objective of the project was to create awareness and understanding of the types of cybercrimes that may occur in today’s digital age, as well as to develop skills for preventing cybercrime issues in daily life. The primary target groups for this program were the elderly in Saensuk Municipality and the village health volunteers (VHV).
The cybercrime prevention training project for the elderly, organized by the Local Administration Program students from the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, in collaboration with other agencies, relates to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as follows:
SDG 4: Quality Education
This project focuses on providing knowledge about cybercrime to the elderly, promoting lifelong learning and developing digital literacy skills, enabling the elderly to protect themselves from cybercrimes.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
By offering training to the elderly and village health volunteers, the project helps reduce inequalities in access to knowledge and cybercrime prevention. This ensures that the elderly, who might have limited access to technology-related information, can gain knowledge and protect themselves.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The project raises awareness about cybercrime, contributing to the reduction of crime and violence in society, and fostering a safer and more peaceful community.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The collaboration with the Technology Crime Suppression Division and local agencies demonstrates an example of partnership between the university, governmental agencies, and the community, strengthening cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals.
This project aligns with multiple SDGs, particularly in promoting learning and raising awareness within the community for quality and sustainable development.
Project Leaders: Ms. Parichat Pongloe and Assistant Professor Dr. Noppawan Phuengpha,
Faculty of Political Science and Law