Dongdaemun-gu Conducts Individual Home Visits for Early Detection of Child Abuse

Dongdaemun-gu Confirms Safety, Checks Parenting Environment, and Connects Welfare Services for Over 100 High-Risk Children Identified Using Big Data

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Amid a series of recent child abuse incidents, Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) will conduct individual home visits to identify signs of child abuse risk and enable early detection of child abuse.

Through the e-Child Happiness Support Project, the district will carry out individual home visits by March targeting about 100 high-risk children extracted using a total of 43 types of social security big data.

Child welfare officers at each community service center will personally visit the homes of the children to confirm their whereabouts and safety. They will also inspect the caregiving environment, assess the demand for child welfare services, and connect relevant welfare services.

If child abuse is suspected during the investigation, a dedicated child abuse officer will immediately conduct an investigation, protect the child, and if the child belongs to a high-risk group, a dedicated child abuse caseworker will provide regular case management.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Recently, child abuse issues have occurred repeatedly, and Dongdaemun-gu has decided to conduct thorough home visits to prevent child abuse. Through this investigation, we will establish a safe system against child abuse and do our best to expand the welfare safety net for child protection.”

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