257 cases in Oct, 135 concerning child abuse: Gender Ministry

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services, on Thursday, revealed that a total of 257 cases were received and attended by the ministry during October 2020.

According to monthly statistics publicised by the ministry, 135 cases were submitted regarding violence perpetrated against children. Instances of negligence were noted to be the most frequently reported with 43 cases brought to the attention of authorities throughout the month. The remainder of reports included 24 cases of physical abuse, 15 cases of witness to domestic violence and nine cases of emotional abuse.