More than 100 child abuse cases reported in April
During April, there were 44 cases of neglect, 35 cases of sexual abuse, 16 cases of physical abuse and 11 cases of emotional abuse.
24 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Some 116 cases of violence against children were reported during April, down from 125 cases in March.
There were 44 cases of neglect, 35 cases of sexual abuse, 16 cases of physical abuse, and 11 cases of emotional abuse, according to statistics released Thursday by the gender ministry.
Other types of violence included five cases of bullying and harassment, two cases of cyberbullying and two cases where children witnessed domestic violence.
Violence against children accounted for 49 percent of the 238 cases reported to the ministry in April.
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