(baosonla.gov.vn) - On October 1st, the inspection team of the National Committee for Children worked in Son La city on the implementation of inter-sectoral coordination in the prevention and control of child violence and child sexual abuse.
The inspection team from the National Committee for Children is working in Son La city.
Currently, Son La city has over 27,800 children, accounting for 21.3% of the total population. Over the years, the Party Committee and the government of Son La city have developed annual and phased programs and plans for child protection, care, and education, tailored to the local situation. They have directed specialized agencies and communes/wards to intensify the dissemination of legal education and skills in child protection and prevention of child abuse. They have organized 26 activities to promote and implement the Law on Children and related legal documents. They have also implemented 7 models of "Intervention in preventing and combating domestic violence" in communes/wards. From December 15, 2023, to September 14, 2024, the Son La City Police Investigation Agency received 3 reports of crimes related to violence and child abuse. 100% of reports and denunciations were resolved in accordance with the law; 3 cases were prosecuted, involving 6 defendants.
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Leaders of the Son La City People's Committee reported on the results of inter-agency coordination in preventing and combating child violence.
Son La City proposed to the Inspection Team of the National Committee for Children to advise the competent authorities to supplement and strengthen the team of specialized staff working in child protection and care. They also requested training on counseling and support skills for children who have been abused online for commune and ward-level officials working in child protection and care. Furthermore, they suggested implementing a child-friendly investigation room model for district and city-level police to support investigations of child abuse cases.
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A representative of the inspection team from the National Committee for Children speaks at the working session.
The inspection team from the National Committee for Children suggested that Son La city proactively overcome difficulties, strengthen coordination among relevant units, and improve the effectiveness of activities in preventing and combating child violence and sexual abuse. They also recommended strengthening digital communication to the public, focusing on training for officials working in child protection and care, promoting the application of information technology and digital transformation in state management of children, and updating the database on children.
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A delegation from the National Committee for Children visited and presented gifts at the Provincial Social Protection Center.
On this occasion, the inspection team of the National Committee for Children visited, encouraged, and presented gifts at the Provincial Social Protection Center.
Source: Son La Newspaper