The Seoul Bar Association, led by President Jo Soon-yeol, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the BTF Foundation, represented by Executive Director Lee Jong-ik, on October 14 at the Bar Association building in Seocho-dong, Seoul. The agreement aims to improve legal support and related systems for students and families affected by school violence.
As societal concern over school violence has increased, there has been a growing need for practical legal support and institutional enhancements for victims and their families. The Seoul Bar Association and BTF Foundation have entered into this agreement to strengthen the protection system for victims and expand the professional involvement of lawyers based on their accumulated expertise and field experience.
The signing ceremony was attended by key figures including Jo Soon-yeol, President of the Seoul Bar Association; Kim Gi-won, Senior Vice President; Jin Si-ho, Secretary General; Yang Yoon-seop, Treasurer; Lee Jong-ik, Executive Director of the BTF Foundation; and Choi Sun-hee, Head of the Business Division. They shared the purpose of collaboration and future directions, committing to close cooperation.
Based on this agreement, the two organizations plan to engage in various collaborative efforts, including: legal counseling and advisory support for students and families affected by school violence; resource exchange for the establishment and operation of a school violence legal support team; research on improving the school violence review system and related regulations; professional qualification acquisition and capacity building related to school violence prevention; development and operation of specialized training programs; and co-hosting seminars and discussions.
A representative from the Seoul Bar Association stated, "Through this agreement, we will enhance practical legal support for the swift recovery of families of school violence victims and the protection of their rights. We will continue to fulfill our social responsibilities based on expertise to create a fair and safe educational environment."
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