Imsil-gun Establishes Protection and Support System for Child Abuse

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil County, Jeonbuk, has established an active protection support system to prevent child abuse.

According to the county on the 8th, the child abuse protection support system includes establishing an early detection system for child abuse, strengthening cooperation among institutions, preparing a rapid response system for children in crisis, and operating a child abuse counseling center.

First, to establish an early detection system for child abuse, the county utilizes the heads of villages in each eup and myeon to provide information and promote the immediate separation system and child abuse prevention.

Next, the county will build an early detection system to eliminate blind spots of child abuse in consultation with local educational institutions and welfare facilities.

Reports of child abuse are received at 112 without an area code, and through business consultations with the Imsil Police Station, a rapid response system for children in crisis and preparation for child abuse, which can occur at any time, is being established.

If there are two or more reports and a doctor's opinion indicates that treatment is necessary for the child, the 'Immediate Separation System' will be applied.

Furthermore, the county plans to conduct joint investigations with the Jeonbuk Child Protection Agency and the child abuse-related department of the Imsil Police Station.

In accordance with the Immediate Separation System implemented last month, the county is recruiting 'Protective Families' for the crisis child family protection project to protect separated children aged 0 to 2 in safe homes.

Additionally, families for 'Professional Foster Care' who can provide specialized care to children requiring special protection are also being recruited.

A KakaoTalk channel has been opened to secure accessibility to child protection and for promotional purposes.

Through this channel, child protection press releases and related materials are shared, and real-time communication about child protection services is possible via 1:1 chat.

County Governor Sim Min said, “Through the protection support system for preventing child abuse, we will do our best to eliminate blind spots of child abuse and protect children in crisis,” adding, “We will continue administrative efforts and institutional improvements for the safe growth and protection of children.”

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