Together against trafficking in human beings - invitation to contribute to a special issue of the journal "Law & Security - Law & Security"

In October 2025, it will be published special edition of the scientific journal "Law & Security", dedicated to one of today's most serious social problems - human trafficking. The theme of the issue is: "Human Trafficking - Education, Prevention and Security as a Foundation for Prevention"..

This edition accompanies the celebration of European Day Against Trafficking in Human Beings which falls on 18 October. On this occasion University of Vocational Training in Wrocław organises international online student conferencededicated to countering this phenomenon, and a special issue of the magazine addressing this issue is being produced in parallel.

When human rights are a commodity - the scale of the threat

Human trafficking is a brutal violation of human rights - a phenomenon that is complex, difficult to detect and requires complex solutions. Forced labour, sexual exploitation, organ trafficking - these are just some of the forms this practice takes. Fighting it effectively requires commitment not only state and international institutions, but also academics and practitioners.

The purpose of the special edition is to gather valuable articles that:
- deepen their understanding of the mechanisms and context of human trafficking;
- identify effective prevention and public education strategies;
- emphasise the importance of security as a pillar of counteraction;
- will contribute to real action to reduce this phenomenon.

Whom do we invite to work with us?

Authors from Poland and abroad are invited to contribute to the publication: academics, judges, prosecutors, police officers, border guards and other practitioners dealing with counter-trafficking.

Magazine "Law & Security" (ISSN: 2956-7440, eISSN: 2956-7610, DOI: 10.4467/29567610PIB) publishes articles based on reliable sources and empirical findings. Submitted texts will undergo a review process according to the journal's rules.

The deadline for submitting articles is 15 July 2025.
Detailed guidelines are available on the magazine's website: For authors - Law & Security.

An additional benefit of the cooperation is the planned inclusion of the periodical in the List of Punctuated Journals of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2026.

Don't be indifferent - share your knowledge

We encourage you to contribute to this special issue. Together we can create a valuable space to share knowledge, experience and propose solutions. This is an opportunity to give a real contribution to the fight against one of the most difficult challenges of the modern age.

Professional analysis? Now it's possible with PS IMAGO PRO at the College of Vocational Training!

The Institute of Psychology of the College of Professional Training provides staff and students with an academic licence to PS IMAGO PRO - advanced analytical and reporting solution based on the engine IBM SPSS Statisticswhich is the standard in data analysis. Thanks to the cooperation with Predictive Solutions under the programme ARIADNA users gain access to a range of state-of-the-art analytical functions, process automation and reporting tools.

What does the PS IMAGO PRO contain?

The following components were made available under the term licence:

• PS IMAGO PRO with the IBM SPSS Statistics analytical engine.
• PS IMAGO Designer - application for designing analytical reports.
• PS IMAGO Process - a tool for automating analytical tasks.
• IBM SPSS Statistics Base - basic analysis module.

Everything you need to start analysing

The following is also available to users software operation course (tutorial), comprising more than 70 multimedia presentations in eight areas:
- loading data;
- data operations;
- operations on variables;
- analysis and charts;
- editing the results;
- reporting;
- distribution of reports;
- application interface.

Who can use the licence?

Licences may be used staff and students of the Institute of Psychology of the School of Vocational Training. The programme can be installed both on computers owned by the University and on private devices. The licence holder is Artur Ziolkowski Director of the Institute of Psychology at the School of Vocational Training.

If you have any questions about access and use of the PS IMAGO PRO please contact us by e-mail:

• artur.ziolkowski@wskz.pl,
• working hours: 8:00-16:00.

Terms of use

The PS IMAGO PRO may only be used for teaching purposes and non-commercial research and scientific projects. Detailed licence conditions are available here: https://www.predictivesolutions.pl/warunki-licencji

Access and contact

• product version: PS IMAGO PRO (latest academic version including IBM SPSS Statistics) https://predictivesolutions.pl/ps-imago-pro.
• operating system - Windows.
• technical support - Predictive Solutions support system.
• system requirements - check here.

PS IMAGO PRO under the ARIADNA programme

ARIADNA programme is a collaborative initiative between academic units and Predictive Solutions (formerly SPSS Poland) to promote the use of data collection, analysis and modelling techniques in teaching and research. For more information about the programme: www.ariadna.edu.pl.

From risk assessment to community education - 10th National Scientific Conference "Shaping social resilience - challenges for community safety"

On 10-11 April 2025, the Jakub z Paradyż Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski will host the 10th All-Poland Scientific Conference "National Security of Poland. Threats and determinants of change" entitled. "Shaping social resilience - challenges
for community safety", co-organised by the School of Vocational Training.

On behalf of our University, their lectures will be given by:

• Dr Grzegorz Zając: Contemporary political and economic determinants of state security.
• Dr Natalia Wąsik: Selected problems in the marketing of dietary supplements - considerations in the area of food safety and nutrition.
• Dr Damian Wąsik: Contemporary threats to the security of the public blood service in Poland.

Conference programme - day I

From 9.30am: Registration of participants

10.00-10.15: Opening ceremony

10.15-10.45: Inaugural lecture

10.45-12.20: Panel I - Security and social resilience: administrative, military and psychological challenges

12.20-13.35: Panel II - Energy use of waste - the key to security and sustainability
future

13.35-14.30: Lunch break

14.30-16.25: Panel III - Security and social resilience in the face of crises - lessons learned
practitioners

14.30-16.25: Panel IV - Cyber security and new technologies - challenges for infrastructure,
society and defence

16.25-16.45: Coffee break

16.45-18.20: Panel V - State security in times of geopolitical conflicts and threats
hybrid

16.45-18.20: Panel VI - Education, community and leaders - pillars of resilience and security

Conference programme - day II (online and student panels)

10.00-11.55: Panel I (online) - Contemporary military challenges and state defence

11.55-13.10: Panel II (online) - Threats and challenges posed by migration and cultural processes

13.10-14.45: Panel III (online) - Information battlefield: from manipulation to diplomacy

14.45-16.40: Panel IV (online) - Education, communication and cooperation for security

16.40: Summary of the remote part of the conference

13.30-15.00: Panel V (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 1.

15.15-16.45: Panel VI (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 2.

17.00-18.30: Panel VII (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 3.

18.30: Closing of the conference and summary

All those interested in the topic of security are cordially invited. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn about practical solutions and establish valuable industry contacts. The joint exchange of experience and interdisciplinary discussion are a step towards a more effective response to modern threats.

"Governance in practice - from strategy to implementation". Join the online workshop!

As early as 3 April 2025 online workshops on practical business management - from planning to branding to implementing modern solutions - are being launched this year. The meetings will be hosted by Prof. Dr. Eng. Michał Ćwiąkała Academic lecturer at the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, expert in business management and brand strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to understand how modern businesses operate and what management looks like in practice.

What awaits the participants?

Part I: 03.04.2025, 19:00 - 21:00 - the complexity of business management

•  key principles of effective project and business management;
•  risk and safety management in business;
•  Financial strategies - cost optimisation, investing, leasing;
•  Effective sales and customer relationship building;

Part II: 10.04.2025, 19:00 - 21:00 - brand management strategy and process optimisation

• How to effectively build and protect a brand;
• rebranding and corporate identity as an element of success;
• digital marketing and 360° advertising campaigns;
• optimisation of business processes and use of IT;

FILL IN THE FORM AND BOOK YOUR PLACE!

The workshop is ideal for those who want to better understand the mechanisms of governance, learn about the practical aspects of the organisation's operations and gain useful knowledge for future careers. The meeting will take place on the Google Meet platform.

Different faces of trauma - a master class by Prof. Dr. Nina Ogińska-Bulik is behind us

The lecture is over! The meeting attracted an impressive number of participants interested in the topic of trauma and its multidimensional approach. The masterclass by Prof. Dr. Nina Ogińska-Bulik, entitled Different faces of trauma, met with great interest and was very well received by the audience.

Lecture topics included:

• the negative face of trauma - concept, prevalence, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma in children and adolescents;
• the positive face of trauma - Post-traumatic growth phenomenon, definition, incidence, determinants;
• secondary traumatisation.

It was an inspiring meeting, full of commitment and good energy - the most interesting moments were captured in the photos, which are available below.

Communication can do more than you think - a workshop for paramedics!

A workshop like no other in Poland. Responsible for its preparation and implementation is Prof. Aleksander Woźny Director of the Institute of Media and Social Communication at the School of Vocational Training, who will lead it together with the mgr Agnieszka Nehring and guest expert Ms Bogna Bartosz. The aim is more than imparting knowledge - it is about understanding, empathy and effective dialogue in border situations.

Unique workshop for paramedics launched in Wroclaw

360 employees of the Wrocław ambulance service - paramedics, nurses and doctors - will take part in the ground-breaking communication workshop. This is the first training in Poland that aims not only to improve communication skills in difficult emergency situations, but also to counter verbal aggression from patients and professional burnout. The programme covers, among other things, delivering bad news, sensitive communication and building trust in crisis situations.

Effective treatment begins with a conversation

As Professor Woźny, author of the book, points out Narrative medicine and communication in border situationscommunication skills should be considered as an essential part of medical education. It is worth recalling here the results of a study conducted in the United States, which showed a significant discrepancy between the assessment of doctors and the feelings of patients. as many as 75% medics feel they communicate well with patientswhile only 25% patients view these relationships positively. Lack of competence in this area can lead to serious consequences - from difficulties in building trust to a real undermining of treatment effectiveness.

Different faces of trauma - master class by Prof. Dr. Nina Ogińska-Bulik

Already on 29 March 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Faculty of Law of the University of Wrocław, the first master class lecture entitled 'The first of its kind' will be held. Different faces of traumawhich will be conducted by Prof. Nina Ogińska-Bulik, PhD - a prominent specialist in the field of health and stress psychology. The event will open a series of masterclasses organised by the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław.

Trauma in the modern world - how to understand and overcome it?

War, pandemics, violence, toxic relationships, natural disasters - every day many people face experiences that can leave a mark on their psyche. Trauma has many facetsand its effects can manifest themselves years later, affecting mental and physical health. How to deal with its consequences? Is it possible to make a positive transition after a difficult experience? How to support people who have lost hope and a sense of meaning?

The answers to these questions will be provided by Prof. Nina Ogińska-Bulik, Ph. expert in the psychology of trauma and stress, author/co-author of more than 330 scientific publications including 25 monographs and books, among others. Positive effects of traumatic experiences, Two faces of trauma or Trauma in adolescents.

Highlights of the lecture

The lecture will last approximately two hours and will an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge, inspiration and reflection on the mechanisms of coping with trauma. This event is primarily aimed at psychology students in the College of Professional Training.

Acknowledgements

Thank you Professor Ryszard Poprawawho initiated the event. His commitment and passion made it possible to organise this unique event, opening up new opportunities for students to gain knowledge.

You are cordially invited! Don't miss the opportunity to meet an outstanding expert and deepen your knowledge of trauma and its effects. See you there!

Fresh energy, real change - Student Council gets in the game!

It was no ordinary day at the University - the elections for the Student Council of the School of Vocational Training had just concluded. Students have clearly identified the people they want to entrust their vote to and responsibility for issues that matter both on a daily basis and in the future. From now on, the official representatives of the academic community begin their activities, enjoying the full confidence of their colleagues and taking on the mission of actively contributing to the life of the university from within.

Time for action - students take the initiative

Newly established Local Government takes on the challenges of building an engaged community, organising social and cultural events and creating a space where every student can feel part of the academic community.

Thanks to the energy, creativity and determination of the student representatives, the coming months promise to be a a time of intense action and positive change. Congratulations to all those elected and thanks to those who took part in the vote. This is the start of a new phase in WSKZ student life.

How do we build community resilience and security? - join the conference

In the face of contemporary challenges, such as climate change, armed conflicts or migration crises, urban resilience cannot simply be limited to a return to a pre-crisis state. It must mean striving for a new, more resilient model of functioning, able to cope with further, often unpredictable crises. It is on this theme that the conference will focus 'Resilience of cities to crises and threats. Security. Public policies. Education"which will take place 28 March 2025.

Find out about the topics covered at the conference

Event will bring together theoreticians, experts and practitioners to discuss key strategies, exchange experiences and present research findings on building safe and resilient cities of the future. The conference programme will be divided into 11 panelsin which recognised experts will provide insight into important topics on the current situation regarding the resilience of cities to crises and risks.

Panel I will be devoted to the analysis of emergency situations related to floods and the role of local communities and services in managing such threats. The experiences of the municipality of Lądek-Zdrój and Wrocław Kozanów in 2024 will be discussed, as well as the cooperation of various entities (army, police, Border Guard, health protection) in the framework of Operation Phoenix. Special attention will be given to the role of the Armed Forces in ensuring the safety of cities and the integration of crisis management systems in Poland.

Link to panel I.

Panel II will touch upon themes of urban risk, covering both infrastructure and social security. The vulnerability of public transport to crises, new dimensions of risk in urban space, and the impact of law and institutions, including the Catholic Church, on local security will be discussed. Experts will also address issues such as phonoholism, synthetic drugs and random risks affecting urban resilience.

Link to Panel II.

Panel III are lectures on, among other things, the role of the National and Volunteer Fire Service in crisis management and building community resilience to threats. Innovative system solutions, cooperation between uniformed services during the 2024 floods and fire service operations at the local level will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the cordon sanitaire, rescue structure and local government fire resilience.

Link to Panel III.

Panel IV will address the role of the Police in ensuring urban security and its functioning in crisis conditions. Trends in legal changes, the tasks of the Police in emergency situations and the effectiveness of prevention programmes will be discussed. Experts will also address the psychological aspects of resilience and focus on support, adaptation and intervention in crisis situations.

Link to Panel IV.

Panel V will focus on the role of technology and artificial intelligence in building cities' resilience to crises. Applications of modern technologies such as AI and strategic communications in urban security management will be discussed. Part of the panel will be dedicated to cyber threats in smart city infrastructure and methods for measuring and implementing urban resilience strategies globally.

Link to panel V.

Panel VI will treat the security of cities in the context of terrorist threats, crime and migration. It will discuss the evolution of security in Europe, the protection of smart cities from attacks and how the state can support them in the face of increasing threats. The panel will also have space to explore the role of cities in defence strategies, the impact of mass migration on the functioning of cities and the adaptation of refugees after the 2022 refugee crisis.

Link to Panel VI.

Panel VII will focus on protective infrastructure and the resilience of cities to hazards, including floods and emergencies. The role of protective construction, modernisation and civil defence in ensuring the safety of residents will be discussed. This part of the conference will examine the topic of shelters in Poland, the importance of hospitals as critical infrastructure and will compare the 1997 and 2024 floods in terms of statistical data.

Link to Panel VII.

Panel VIII will focus on the role of education in building the resilience of cities and communities to contemporary threats. The importance of media education, information policy and public awareness in emergency management will be discussed. Particular attention will be given to pro-defence education, the challenges of education policy in small towns and the impact of the military classroom education system on urban resilience in emergencies.

Link to Panel VIII.

Panel IX is a space where experts will speak on the role of public administration in crisis management and strengthening the resilience of cities. Issues of logistics, security strategies and effective management of municipalities in emergency situations will be discussed. Invited guests will discuss issues of cooperation between the administration and non-governmental organisations, the legal aspects of crisis management and the experience of Warsaw as an example of an effective model of action.

Link to Panel IX.

Panel X will be devoted to urban policy and development strategies in the context of global crises and climate change. Regional challenges, such as the impact of the war in Ukraine, and the adaptation strategies of cities, including Poznan, will be discussed. Special attention will be given to sustainable development, green infrastructure and the role of small watersheds in urban planning and disaster reduction.

Link to panel X.

Panel XI (in English) will treat urban resilience to disinformation, education and sustainability. The challenges of disinformation as a threat to public safety and how to build information resilience will be discussed. Experts in this part of the conference will address the role of entrepreneurial education, introduce the activities of Taiwan's Kuma Academy, and delve into the topic of strategies to make cities safer in the face of terrorist threats and natural disasters.

Link to panel XI.

Why take part?

Conference is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge of the latest strategies and technologies supporting urban development and crisis management. Participants will have the chance to learn about practical solutions applied in Poland and abroad, as well as to establish valuable professional contacts.

Don't delay - you can sign up for the conference by 25 January this year. How to register? It's simple - fill in the form and submit at the e-mail address: konferencja.odpornosc.miast@gmail.com. Each registered participant will receive a named certificate. The conference is free of charge, so join the participants and become part of the discussion about the future of our cities. Let's build resilience, security and sustainability together!

WSKZ students at the Talent Days job fair in Wroclaw!

On 27 March, students from the College of Vocational Training took part in the Talent Days - the largest job and career development fair in Poland. This unique event brought together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of participants, offering a unique opportunity to meet potential employers, industry experts and representatives of reputable companies.

Our students actively participated in lectures, workshops i networking sessionsgaining valuable insights into career paths and the labour market. For many, it was also an opportunity to make their first professional contacts and find out about current internship and job offers.

We are convinced that the knowledge gained at our university and the information and contacts acquired during the Talent Days Job Fair will translate into the future careers of our students.