Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 278 cases in May 2022.
Violence against Children:
- A total of 137 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in May 2022.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse and physical abuse of which 31 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve, 26 cases of neglect, 20 cases of witness to domestic violence, 9 cases of victims of bullying and harrassment, 9 cases of emotional abuse, 4 cases of blackmailing, 3 cases of exploitation, 2 cases of commercial exploitation/ child labor and 2 cases of victims of cyber bullying.
Gender based violence and Domestic violence:
- A total of 49 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in May 2022.
- The most frequently reported cases involve 25 cases of physical violence/ abuse.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 13 cases of emotional abuse/ verbal abuse, 5 cases of intimidating, 3 cases of sexual violence/ abuse, 1 case of commercial exploitations, 1 case of neglect and 1 case of rape.
Family Issues:
- A total of 31 cases were reported to and attended in this category in May 2022.
- Reports include 15 cases of custody access, 7 cases of parenting issues, 6 cases of access to child and 3 cases of maintenance.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities:
- A total of 19 cases were reported to and attended in this category in May 2022.
- Reports include 18 cases of care and support for persons with disabilities and 1 case of care and support to the elderly.
Child rights violations:
- A total of 2 cases were reported to and attended in this category in May 2022.
- Reports include 1 case of acquiring NID card/ passport/ birth certificate and 1 case of refusal to send children to school.
Behavioral problems:
- A total of 19 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems in May 2022.
- Reports include 7 cases of running away, 5 cases of refusal to attend school, 3 cases of temper tantrums, 2 cases of aggressive, oppositional, or antisocial behavior, 1 case of delinquent behavior and 1 case of disciplinary issues.
Self-harm and Suicidal behavior:
- A total of 14 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in May
Children under State care, Fostered and Reintegrated:
- There are a total of 203 children under state care as of May 2022.
- 6 children were taken into state care and 4 children were reintegrated with family.
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