Strengthening Support for Minor Sexual Violence Victims' Independence... Monthly 500,000 KRW Support After Leaving Protection Facilities

Independence Support Fund for Facility Leavers Raised from 5 Million Won to 10 Million Won

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has decided to expand support funds and allowances starting this year to help minor victims of sexual violence who must leave protection facilities live stably.

On the 23rd, the Ministry announced that to strengthen support for the independence of minor sexual violence victims, it will increase the independence support fund paid upon leaving protection facilities and establish and provide a new independence support allowance.

Minor victims admitted to protection facilities often face difficulties in daily life such as housing, education, and independence due to economic burdens after leaving the facility, as they do not receive protection or support from their original families or lack a foundation for independence.

Starting this year, the Ministry will raise the independence support fund provided after leaving protection facilities from 5 million won to 10 million won, and establish a new independence support allowance of 500,000 won per month for up to five years after leaving the facility.

Additionally, in collaboration with the National Pension Service, financial counseling and education on savings and asset formation methods will be conducted before leaving the facility to enable economic independence and self-directed financial management after departure.

On the afternoon of the same day, Jo Yong-su, Deputy Director in charge of the Rights Promotion Bureau at the Ministry, will visit a special support protection facility for sexual violence victims located in Gyeonggi-do to listen to on-site voices for strengthening protection and support for sexual violence victims. Sexual violence victim protection facilities provide comprehensive services including lodging, counseling, medical and legal support, and vocational training for independence, with 35 such facilities operating nationwide.

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