Gwangyang Police Actively Focus on Youth Protection... Significant Decrease in Crime

Gwangyang Juvenile Crime Rate Decreases by 15.9% in Q3 Compared to Same Period Last Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang Police Station (Chief Kim Jung-ho) announced that it is doing its best to prevent juvenile crime among students who have been on long-term leave due to the spread of COVID-19.

First, as part of juvenile crime prevention activities, they utilized bus media monitors (about 350 units) for broadcasting, installed banners at seven crime-prone areas within Gwangyang, and conducted promotional activities by attaching 1,000 stickers inside apartment complexes.

The juvenile crime rate in Gwangyang decreased by 15.9% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.

Additionally, considering the need for prevention activities against digital sexual violence caused by increased smartphone use among students due to the prolonged spread of COVID-19, special prevention education was conducted for 252 teachers and students within Gwangyang.

Kim Jung-ho, Chief of Gwangyang Police Station, stated, “Since this is a difficult time for everyone due to the spread of COVID-19, we will strive to ensure that all youths can enjoy their school life by actively carrying out various prevention activities such as special prevention education and juvenile night guidance, as well as customized youth support activities for students who have dropped out of school.”

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