Girl Abuse Case | Lei Zhang Shenjia urges the establishment of a Commissioner for Children to establish an investigation mechanism to investigate the root cause of the tragedy

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Written by: Deng Yinglin

2021-04-24 13:13

Last update date: 2021-04-24 13:13

The death of a 5-year-old girl who was abused by her father and stepmother caused public outrage.

Lei Zhang Shenjia, chairman of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and member of the Committee on Children, today (24) in the TV program "Hong Kong Family Letters", urged the government to refer to foreign practices and establish a mechanism for investigating child deaths to identify the root cause of the tragedy, including the abuser What have you experienced while growing up, and what opportunities have been missed by child guardians to intervene?

To repair the deficiencies and avoid the recurrence of the tragedy.

She also pointed out that one after another society has found that children are injured and killed. Asking for help for children does not mean disrespect for other people's family affairs, because "when someone has passed the bottom line of caring for children, the responsibility of protecting children falls on society."

▼The death of a 5-year-old girl who was abused by her father and stepmother▼

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Advocate for the Commissioner for Children’s Affairs to be run by the Commissioner for Children’s Affairs

Lei Zhang Shenjia believes that it is everyone's responsibility to guard children, and there are mechanisms for compulsory professionals to report and deal with them overseas.

Hong Kong’s laws to protect children have the urgency of comprehensive improvement, including the establishment of a statutory Office for Children’s Affairs and the appointment of a full-time Children’s Commissioner to focus on children’s affairs.

While discussing that Hong Kong should be compulsory to report child abuse, the government must train personnel and prepare related supporting facilities.

Lei Zhang Shenjia, chairman of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and member of the Committee on Children’s Affairs, urged the Hong Kong government to establish a mechanism for investigating child deaths to find out the root causes of the tragedy, including what the abuser has experienced while growing up, and what opportunities for intervention by child guardians missed.

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Lei Zhang Shenjia pointed out that this tragedy can be seen. Seeking help for children does not mean disrespecting other people's family affairs. "The culture of self-sweeping, carelessness and fear cannot continue to exist."

She urged in the letter that if children find that their classmates or friends are injured or in danger, they should also tell their parents and teachers that adults should guard the children.

Outside of the law, she believes that society must actively assist parents and caregivers, master zero-violence discipline skills, and reduce the recurrence of social tragedies.

At the end of her letter, she wished the children of Hong Kong peace and happiness, family unity, and the government and professionals have enough wisdom and energy to face the challenges together.

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