Police Conduct Joint Inspection of 'At-Risk Children' with Ministry of Health and Related Agencies for One Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The National Police Agency announced on the 10th that it will form a joint inspection team with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, and local governments to conduct intensive inspections for one month until the 9th of next month to discover and protect children in crisis.

This inspection was prepared to review the entire response process and cooperation process from the time of receiving reports of child abuse to the protection status of the victimized children through joint inspections by related agencies such as the police and child protection agencies, and to identify points for supplementing and improving the overall child abuse protection system.

During this inspection period, the police and child protection agencies will conduct face-to-face interviews by directly meeting children at risk of abuse and their guardians. In particular, they plan to thoroughly verify safety by not relying solely on the statements of the parties involved but also listening to testimonies from neighbors and opinions from schools. As of April this year, the number of children at risk of abuse under police management nationwide reached 2,315 (1,158 high-risk and 1,157 at-risk).

For child abuse cases confirmed on site, an expert group will be formed to review protective measures such as separating the victimized children, and when high-risk children are discovered, they will be connected to local councils to enable continuous protection and support.

For child abuse cases confirmed on site, an expert group will be formed to review protective measures such as separating the victimized children, and when high-risk children are discovered, they will be connected to local councils to enable continuous protection and support.

A National Police Agency official emphasized, "Prevention of child abuse requires public reporting and cooperation," adding, "Especially when signs of child abuse are found in medical or educational institutions, it is essential to report promptly so that immediate protection of the victims can be ensured."

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