25 child sexual abuse cases reported in May
The Ministry of Social and Family Development reported 25 cases of child sexual abuse in May 2026, out of 81 total child-related cases. Of these, 19 involved female children and 6 male children. Sexual abuse was the largest category, followed by 18 cases of child neglect, 12 psychological abuse, 8 physical abuse, 7 bullying, and 4 cyberbullying. Additionally, 44 cases involved behavioral issues including 8 school refusal incidents. The Family Development 1412 helpline received 1,379 calls and the 1421 helpline 626 calls. The Ministry conducted 161 counselling sessions and provided psychosocial support to 44 individuals. Experts note that many cases go unreported, suggesting actual numbers may be higher.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development reported 25 cases of child sexual abuse in May 2026, out of 81 total child-related cases. Of these, 19 involved female children and 6 male children. Sexual abuse was the largest category, followed by 18 cases of child neglect, 12 psychological abuse, 8 physical abuse, 7 bullying, and 4 cyberbullying. Additionally, 44 cases involved behavioral issues including 8 school refusal incidents. The Family Development 1412 helpline received 1,379 calls and the 1421 helpline 626 calls. The Ministry conducted 161 counselling sessions and provided psychosocial support to 44 individuals. Experts note that many cases go unreported, suggesting actual numbers may be higher.
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The Ministry of Social and Family Development reported 25 cases of child sexual abuse in May 2026, out of 81 total child-related cases. Of these, 19 involved female children and 6 male children. Sexual abuse was the largest category, followed by 18 cases of child neglect, 12 psychological abuse, 8 physical abuse, 7 bullying, and 4 cyberbullying. Additionally, 44 cases involved behavioral issues including 8 school refusal incidents. The Family Development 1412 helpline received 1,379 calls and the 1421 helpline 626 calls. The Ministry conducted 161 counselling sessions and provided psychosocial support to 44 individuals. Experts note that many cases go unreported, suggesting actual numbers may be higher.
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