Suwon City Conducts Joint Inspection of 89 High-Risk Children for Abuse

Suwon City Hall

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province will conduct a joint inspection of high-risk groups for child abuse to proactively respond to child abuse and prevent re-abuse of abused children.

On the 24th, Suwon City announced that from the 22nd of this month to the 31st of next month, it will conduct a joint inspection targeting 89 children who meet the following criteria: children with two or more reports or investigations of child abuse in the past year; children who returned home after being separated and protected due to child abuse; and children under case management at the Suwon Child Protection Agency who show signs of abuse and require inspection.

The joint inspection team will visit the homes of the target children to check their health, psychological condition, and caregiving (residential) environment, focusing on whether abuse has occurred.

If re-abuse is confirmed during the inspection, the perpetrator will be reported under a zero-tolerance policy, and the abused child will be separated and protected.

Additionally, the city plans to actively protect and support children by linking them to dedicated medical institutions for child abuse or welfare services that can care for children.

Lee Gwi-man, Director of the Welfare and Women’s Bureau, emphasized, "We will establish a proactive response system for child protection to prevent re-abuse of abused children," adding, "We will continue efforts to create a 'child-friendly city Suwon' where children can grow up safely."

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