Naju City Signs Medical Support Agreement for Child Abuse with 3 Hospitals
[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 12th that it signed a business agreement with the National Naju Hospital, Naju General Hospital, and Bitgaram General Hospital to provide systematic support for abused children in medical blind spots.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mayor Kang In-gyu, National Naju Hospital Director Yoon Bohyun, Naju General Hospital Director Jung Youngjong, and Bitgaram General Hospital Director Oh Kyungkyu.
The three hospitals designated as dedicated medical institutions plan to provide rapid medical treatment for abused children requiring emergency care, physical and mental examinations and treatments for abused children, support for medical expenses and psychological therapy, and expert consultation during case assessments.
They also agreed to actively cooperate in continuous discussions to strengthen the child abuse response system and in discovering programs to promote the emotional stability of abused children.
Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “Through prompt and systematic medical support, we expect the dedicated medical institutions to play an active role and cooperate so that abused children can fully recover their physical and mental health. In a situation where social interest has increased due to the surge in child abuse cases, we will build a dense care network so that abused children can grow up healthily with the local community.”
Meanwhile, the city established a ‘Child Protection Team’ last October to strengthen the public responsibility of local governments for children following the revision of the Child Welfare Act.
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The Child Protection Team consists of three members, including child abuse investigation officials and dedicated personnel, who handle child abuse reports and reception, abuse assessment through on-site investigations, emergency protection, and family reunification.
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