2 centres set up to handle potential child abuse report increase
發佈日期: 2026-01-04 20:20
TVB News
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance is poised to take effect on the 20th of this month.
Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare Ho Kai-ming says two new residential child care centres have been set up to handle the potential increase in reported child abuse cases.
He says these centres will provide emergency accommodation for over 380 additional children each year.
He adds that to prevent child abuse at its source, the Social Welfare Department will set up four Community Parents and Children Centres on a pilot basis.
They will enhance parent-child interactions and teach positive parenting skills through play-based services.
