In recent years, Kazakhstan's law enforcement system has undergone a significant transformation, shifting its emphasis from purely punitive functions toward preventive work and the provision of real assistance to citizens. Engagement in direct dialogue with the public has become more active, which helps strengthen trust and reduce crime rates.

The paradigm shift – "Through prevention, not through punishment" – is reflected in everyday practice on the ground. The Head of State has spoken about this on numerous occasions, emphasizing the importance of implementing the principle of "Law and Order." The task of fostering "zero tolerance" in society toward offenses and ensuring the rule of law through the prevention of violations presupposes creating an environment in which lawful behavior becomes the norm.

The implementation of this directive in everyday life depends on how effectively work with the public is organized, including with dysfunctional families, through preventive registration and follow-up inspections to ensure a safe environment for children. In such cases, the law enforcement function becomes intertwined with social assistance.

In partnership with civil society and volunteers in the regions, police officers paint over graffiti advertising drugs and organize preventive campaigns to identify anonymous "drug stash" dealers. Such lively cooperation reduces the distance between law enforcement agencies and the public, which is becoming a partner in solving common problems. Anti-corruption work is expanding, with people being encouraged to report bribery solicitations and other negative manifestations.

This shows that the previous model, focused primarily on solving crimes already committed, is becoming a thing of the past, replaced by a course toward the prevention of offenses, the organization of specific campaigns, raids, and partnership programs with volunteers and NGOs.

The shift in the form of work – from formal explanations to practical legal assistance and prevention – is gradually changing the mindset and legal culture of citizens themselves, their understanding of responsibility for their actions, compliance with simple rules on the road, in the family, and in public places, and intolerance toward violations.

With the participation of the prosecutor's office, mobile consultation sites in the form of a "Legal Pharmacy" are coming into practice, operating in public places where anyone in need of consultation can directly address prosecutors and representatives of government agencies on pressing issues on the spot.

The republican campaign "People's Lawyer" is also being conducted on a large scale, bringing together representatives of government agencies, the bar association, the notary community, and practicing lawyers. According to official data, since the beginning of the year, about 2,500 events have been held as part of the "Law and Order" campaign, covering more than 250 populated areas. These examples are evidence of the work of this principle, which presupposes not only the inevitability of liability for offenses but also the fulfillment of its main mission – fostering legal awareness, respect for the law, and responsible behavior of every citizen.

Among the projects already implemented, one can highlight "Sanaly Urpaq," initiated by the Prosecutor General's Office in cooperation with the Ministries of Education and Internal Affairs, to create a digital risk map for identifying groups of minors at risk, which makes it possible to organize targeted work in a timely manner. About 15,000 raids have been conducted, and juvenile crime has decreased by seven percent.

Together with akimats and the police, the Prosecutor General's Office is implementing the "Aiqyn Natizhe" project, aimed at targeted prevention at problem addresses (lighting, cameras, combating illegal alcohol sales, eliminating drug graffiti), at high-risk facilities and individuals.

Examples of regional initiatives are instructive. Thus, within the framework of the "Talmger" project, veterans of the Talgar district became mentors for young people, conducting interactive sessions and sharing concrete life examples that allow young people to assess the consequences of their behavior and learn lessons by acting within the law. This reduced the number of criminal offenses in the participating educational institutions from eight to zero.

In 235 schools of the Atyrau region, a "5-minute values session" has been introduced, and lessons here begin with a conversation about honesty, respect, and responsibility. Moreover, this educational work is becoming systematic as part of the everyday educational process.

In the West Kazakhstan region and the city of Shymkent, the "Colored Route" project is being implemented, whose distinguishing feature is that artificial intelligence helps identify children's emotional distress at an early stage for prompt response by parents, teachers, psychologists, and others.

Modern technologies have also been adopted in Kyzylorda and Almaty, where digital platforms called "Adal Bala" and "Bilim Class" use animated videos, interactive tasks, and tests to provide legal education to schoolchildren, helping parents and teachers identify risks and monitor children's emotional behavior.

Opening the diary, students see interactive cards showing the proper model of behavior and correct attitudes. Within the framework of the "Sim Kids" project, over 75,000 users have received SIM cards with protection from harmful content. This also includes suicide prevention.

Thus, the concept of "Law and Order" is gradually becoming a guideline in all aspects of everyday life, including behavior in public places and in the home. Social initiatives using new digital technologies and a new format of prevention are producing real results. New forms of interaction include the opening of over 40 "Clubs of Future Prosecutors" and "Spaces of the Future Prosecutor." At educational institutions, one can familiarize oneself with literature on the history of the prosecutor's office and the tasks that supervisory agencies address.

The emphasis on family and school is explained by the fact that future citizens of society must be educated from an early and young age, teaching them the most essential rules so that respect for the rights and safety of others becomes a norm of life.

Asiya NURIMBETOVA