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PETALING JAYA: Community-based initiatives via an integration between local authorities, state assemblies and MP service centres can help children in vulnerable situations especially if they are being abused. Community leaders can help too, says Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. ....
SOCIAL media users expressed their sympathy with Jazimin Abdul Jalil, who posted a birthday wish for his daughter Nurin Jazlin, whose horrific murder shocked the country in 2007. ....
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 In order to tackle and prevent online children sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA), a report launched today has recommended among others exposing both. ....
A dedicated helpline for children is needed, especially during the pandemic. Photo: 123rf Child helpline Buddy Bear has trained more volunteers to support their helpline for children in need during the pandemic. Buddy Bear founder Pam Guneratnam says: “We reiterate the need to revive a nationwide, government-supported dedicated child-centric helpline to serve all children who need help and protection.” “Children need access to a safe, kind and non-judgemental voice who will listen to them and we are willing to fill in that gap. Our volunteers are all trained in psychological first aid, they have been screened and their backgrounds checked by JKM, and are supervised by registered mental health professionals, says Guneratnam. ....
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