Gyeonggi-do Opens 'Bodeum' Shelter for Disabled Victims on the 12th

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province opened the shelter for abused disabled persons, 'Bodeum,' on the 12th. However, to protect abused disabled persons, the province decided to keep the building's location, address, and exterior confidential.

Bodeum is a standalone facility, departing from the previous model where shelters for abused disabled persons were operated as annexes to residential facilities for the disabled. It was established in a house within the downtown area of Suwon City to provide psychological stability, early reintegration into the community, and support for independence for the disabled users.

Notably, it is the first in the nation to fully meet all legal standards for shelters for abused disabled persons, including staffing (6 personnel), admission capacity (8 persons), and facility size (at least 66㎡).

To enhance the professionalism of shelter operations, the province selected the (Corporation) Institute for the Rights of the Disabled, which has extensive experience in supporting abused disabled persons, as the operating corporation.

Bodeum will provide various programs such as protection of abused disabled persons, psychological counseling, physical and mental treatment support, and daily living training.

A provincial official emphasized, "Gyeonggi Province is making various efforts to guarantee the human rights of disabled persons," adding, "We will also do our best to prevent any harm caused by abuse."

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