Did you know that an average of 7 children in Malaysia suffered abuse every day in 2008, and these were only the reported cases? Many more experience abuse in silence and behind closed doors. Like all children, they too have a right to a happy childhood, free of abuse. Abuse robs a child of their health, development and dignity. It can also leave invisible scars on children, their families and society that last lifetimes, if not generations.
Kes penderaan kanak-kanak dilaporkan semakin meningkat dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini. Statistik kes penderaan kanak-kanak ketika ini cukup menyedihkan apabila sebanyak 10,758 kes dilaporkan kepada pihak polis dan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat sejak empat tahun lalu. Dipercayai masih banyak lagi kes penderaan kanak-kanak yang tidak dilaporkan.
