Curriculum #14: Preventing Abuse in the Classroom

Scott Wong, Executive Director, Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia

05-Apr-18 15:00

Curriculum #14: Preventing Abuse in the Classroom

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Cases of child sexual abuse has been increasing over the past five years, with anecdotal evidence suggesting as many as one in 10 children in Malaysia have experienced abuse. One way Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia - an NGO focused on child protection - is trying to arrest this trend is through its ChildSafe programme. Here with me to tell me more is Scott Wong, Suriana’s executive director.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck

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Tags: Child Abuse, Child Protection, Childcare, The Bigger Picture, Live and Learn, Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia

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