Uijeongbu City Holds Public-Private One-Team Cooperation Meeting on Child Abuse Prevention

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province held a meeting on the 13th at the Howon 2-dong Community Center to discuss cooperative measures for the child abuse public-private one-team initiative with the Uijeongbu City Child Protection Agency (Director Jinseok Park).

Uijeongbu City held a meeting on the 13th at the Howon 2-dong Community Center to explore cooperation plans for the public-private one-team collaboration against child abuse with the Uijeongbu Child Protection Agency (Director Jinseok Park). Provided by Uijeongbu City

A total of 25 people attended the meeting, including child abuse response officers from Uijeongbu City, the director, and counselors from the Uijeongbu City Child Protection Agency. Participants discussed the status of child abuse reports and the sharp increase in suspected child abuse cases, which rose by 143% compared to the previous year. In particular, they reviewed each institution’s response system for swift and accurate child abuse interventions and agreed to further strengthen the safety of children by deepening the close cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Jinseok Park, director of the Uijeongbu City Child Protection Agency, who attended the meeting, commented, “It was a meaningful opportunity for the public and private sectors to seek practical cooperation as one team,” adding, “We will dedicate all our capabilities to building Uijeongbu City into a place where the safety and happiness of children are part of everyday life, based on a strong public-private partnership.”

Meanwhile, the Uijeongbu City Child Protection Agency was established in January 2023 in accordance with Article 45 of the Child Welfare Act (“Establishment of Child Protection Agencies”). The agency is actively engaged in case management for abused children and their families in the Uijeongbu City area, as well as in conducting educational and promotional programs to prevent abuse.

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