28 May 2012 | Press Releases
Debbie Schafer, Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
Today marks the beginning of the annual Child Protection Week. The concept, under the leadership of the Department of Social Development, stems from the African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child”, which emphasises the role of the wider community in keeping children safe.
This year’s Child Protection Week is unfortunately marred by recent and increasing media reports of growing incidents of sexual offences committed against children, specifically what is being called “child rape”.
