Ramp up awareness campaigns for incest, child abuse, says activist

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PETALING JAYA: An activist has called for more continuous and regular awareness campaigns for child abuse following the surge in incest and abuse cases reported since movement restrictions were first imposed in March last year.James Nayagam of the Suriana Welfare Society said there were no added mechanisms as yet since the lockdowns last year.James added that media awareness campaigns must target the correct groups, especially mothers. “We can educate children, but awareness is created among mothers and we also have to provide them with assurances that they will be safe,” he said.Mothers who depended on husbands or new boyfriends for food and shelter were more likely to hide child abuse incidents out of fear of getting kicked out, he said.James Nayagam.It was reported recently that police have received more reports of minors being raped by older members of their family during …