Some facts about child sexual assault

Some facts about child sexual assault

by | Sep 13, 2010 | Research, Statistics

When protecting a child from sexual assault, it is important for us to note the following myths and facts – Myth – Strangers are the main culprit Fact –  In 70% of cases in Malaysia, the offender is a member of the child’s immediate family or...
Children in crisis

Children in crisis

by | Sep 7, 2010 | Statistics

KUALA LUMPUR: Child abuse by parents and guardians is on the rise, with the number of cases going up from 992 in 2007 to 1,266 last year. There are 8.9 million children below the age of 15 in the country. Between January 2005 and May last year, she said, 4,968...
Abusive numbers

Abusive numbers

by | Sep 3, 2010 | Statistics

There is no escaping the ugly spectre of worsening statistics: Child abuse cases have increased by 60 per cent in the past five years, from 1,242 in 2002 to 1,999 last year. Mothers were responsible for 493 of the 1,999 cases of child abuse last year, according to...

Missing numbers

by | Sep 3, 2010 | Statistics

Since 2004, a total of 5,996 children aged below 18 went missing from their homes. However, except for 1,904, the rest subsequently returned home or were found. The majority of those who went missing are girls. Of the four-year total, 3,398 were girls. In fact, girls...