[IssueLaw] 42 Children Died from Abuse in One Year... How Can We Prevent It?

[Asia Economy PD Yoon Jin-geun] Recently, social outrage continues as child abuse-related deaths persist. Is there a way to foresee and prevent such crimes? How can we resolve these issues if they occur around us?

On October 16, a 16-month-old infant died after abuse by adoptive parents, and last month, the body of a 2-month-old boy was found in a refrigerator. Child abuse crimes continue unabated. In 2019 alone, 42 children died due to abuse.

Through the Asia Economy YouTube channel, the ‘Lee·Park·Choi Legal Center’ examined the types of child abuse crimes and explored ways neighbors can help prevent such crimes.

Lawyers Lee Ki-yoon and Park Sung-min reviewed the legal classifications of child abuse in the video. They also presented methods to detect signs of child abuse in the community, how to report to investigative agencies, and how to appropriately respond to the child.

The two lawyers introduced the limitations encountered during child abuse investigations so far and recent changes in the Child Welfare Act related to victim child investigations.

Lawyer Park stated, “Until now, relief measures for abused children were not timely, which is regrettable,” and added, “Anyone can report, so we ask for continuous attention and caring eyes.”

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