Abstract:
This research aims to achieve three main objectives: 1) extracting lessons from successful community safety initiatives for children 2) analyzing the learning processes for the development of community safety in enhancing child safety, and 3) aynthesizing the learning processes for the development of community safety in reinforcing child safety. The research follows a qualitative approach, involving interviews with exemplary community cases that have successfully implemented and been recognized as "Safe Communities at the Global Level" by the World Health Organization. These communities include Wangsaiphun community in Wangsaiphun Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phichit Province, 2) Talad-Kriab Subdistrict Municipality, Ayutthaya Province, and 3) Nan Municipality, Nan Province, comprising a total of 24 individuals, selected through targeted sampling.The research findings indicate that the key success factors for community operations include having strong leadership, an efficient and continuous communication model, and a systematic community management approach. Additionally, there is support from relevant networks, demonstrating a sustained backing from the beginning to the end of the operational processes. The components of the learning process for developing a safe community involve: Leadership: Strong leadership that motivates and engages the community in working together for the safety of children. Communication: Use effective communication methods to ensure mutual understanding, emphasizing both formal and informal communication. Problem-based Learning: Base learning on real-life problems in the community to help people understand the importance of those issues. Observation Learning: Communities learn from both positive and negative examples through observation. Interactive Learning: Collaborative learning by involving people in thinking, doing, summarizing lessons, and reflecting on the outcomes of actions. Network: Establish internal and external networks within the community, including both government and non-government networks. Teamwork: Work as a team, following community-established regulations, ensuring a unified approach. Systematic Community Management: Work systematically, with clear goals, focusing on every step to achieve success. Creating a Learning Community: Foster a community of continuous and systemic learning, involving all stakeholders - government, private sector, NGOs, community, and families, working together to create a safe environment for children. The learning process for developing a safe community to enhance child safety includes: 1) Formation of Community Groups: Establishing groups within the community to study the problems and risk factors related to child injuries. 2) Regularly surveying the environment and ongoing behaviors that pose risks in the community. 3) Injury Surveillance: Monitoring and tracking injuries to understand patterns and trends. 4) Training and Education for Injury Prevention in Children: Providing training and knowledge on preventing injuries in children. 5) Emergency Response Training: Offering knowledge and training for first aid, basic life support, and supporting the use of various safety equipment. 6) Building Collaboration with Network Partners: Establishing collaboration among various stakeholders.