Nearly two-thirds of people would hesitate to help a child appeared to be lost, due to concern that their intentions could be questioned, revealed a survey for the NSPCC on Wednesday.
Child Abuse Linked to Certain Mental Disorders
Certain types of child abuse are associated with specific mental problems later in life.
Certain types of child abuse are associated with specific mental problems later in life.
Respondents said they would be afraid of making an error or creating problems for the family without reason.
"We need everyone to understand that taking action is always the right thing to do - whether it's a lost child in the street or an abusive neighbour," said NSPCC helpline director Peter Watt.
Nearly One-third of Canadian Adults Have Experienced Child Abuse and Related Mental Disorders
Almost one-third of adults in Canada have experienced child abuse such as physical abuse, sexual abuse or exposure to intimate partner violence in their home and related mental disorder.
Almost one-third of adults in Canada have experienced child abuse such as physical abuse, sexual abuse or exposure to intimate partner violence in their home and related mental disorder.
"Our trained and experienced counsellors will know what to do and can take the burden off you. It may save a child or help a family get the support they need to improve and stay together happily and safely. And no one will ever know you made the call."
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Strict Screening Needed To Pick More Cases of Child Abuse
Recent study drew attention towards the importance of sticking by the screening guidelines in detecting cases of child abuse.
Recent study drew attention towards the importance of sticking by the screening guidelines in detecting cases of child abuse.
Bangalore Police Holds Seminar to Prevent Child Abuse
With the city still reeling under the horrific child rape case in a school, the Bangalore police has gone proactive.
With the city still reeling under the horrific child rape case in a school, the Bangalore police has gone proactive.
