Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 186 cases in February 2021.
Violence against Children:
- A total of 92 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in February 2021.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse, of which 25 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 21 cases of physical abuse, 17 cases of negligence, 9 cases of emotional abuse, 8 cases of exploitation, 8 cases of witness to domestic violence, 3 cases of victims of bullying and harassment and 1 case of victims of cyber bullying,
Behavioral problems:
- A total of 2 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems in February 2021.
- Reports include 1 case of running away and 1 case of refusal to attend school.
Child rights violations:
- A total of 5 cases were reported to and attended in this category in February 2021.
- They are 5 cases of refusal of access to education.
Children in conflict with the law:
- A total of 6 cases of this category were reported to and attended in February 2021.
- Reports include 4 cases of physical assault or aggression and 1 case of carrying sharp objects.
Family Issues:
- A total of 21 cases were reported to and attended in this category in February 2021.
- Reports include 18 cases of custody or access, 2 cases of parenting issues and 1 case of child maintenance.
Gender based violence and Domestic violence:
- A total of 38 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in February 2021.
- The most frequently reported cases involve 14 cases of physical abuse and 14 cases of emotional abuse.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 3 cases of negligence, 1 case of sexual abuse, 1 case of commercial exploitation, 1 case of sexual harassment, 1 case of economic and financial abuse, 1 case of withholding or damage to property, 1 case of controlling behavior and 1 case of intimidation.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities:
- A total of 12 cases were reported to and attended in this category in February 2021.
- Reports include 10 cases of care support for persons with disabilities and 2 cases of care and support to the elderly.
Self-harm and Suicidal behavior:
- 10 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in February 2021.
Children under State care, Fostered and Reintegrated:
- 2 children were taken to State Care in February 2021.
- There are a total of 224 Children under State Care as of February 2021.
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