support service networks that factor in indigenous cultures. It should also focus on strengthening, transforming and retiring the Indigenous Family Service Centers, increasing headcounts of local social workers and enhancing the protection of their labor rights. (2) On the issue of child abuse prevention in infant care centers and preschools, statistics on the number of cases of children being mistreated or abused by childcare providers and preschool teachers and caregivers, as well as their penalties, should be made public and regularly tracked and analyzed. With regard to the installation of surveillance CCTV, in addition to imposing administrative checks and improving mechanisms for accessing the videos and preserving evidence, the Government should also take into account the right to privacy and raise awareness among childcare providers and preschool teachers and caregivers about children's rights, so as to strike a balance between protecting children and preserving the quality of education or care. Overview of Major Child Abuse Case 75. The investigation by the Control Yuan found 50 that more than 70 percent of the victims of major child abuse cases resulting in death or serious injury over the years were children under the age of 6. In 2020, the victims of major child abuse deaths were all preschoolers; among them, infants and toddlers under the age of 3 accounted for 80%. In 2014-2020, 30% of child abuse deaths caused by family members 51 had never been reported for abuse in the past. 76. The percentage of child abuse cases reported by neighbors and community members is decreasing yearly.52 The percentage of cases reported by village (neighborhood) officials even dropped to 0.06% in 2020. The NHRC is concerned that preschool-age children urgently need the assistance of community members, neighborhood networks and medical and health systems to help identify and report abuse so that 50 51 52 The Control Yuan investigation report approved on Jun 12, 2019 (Implementation of Early Judicial Intervention in Major Child Abuse Cases), the Control Yuan investigation report approved on Nov 13, 2019 (The Forensic Pathologist Act and Integrated System of Medical Examination for Children), the Control Yuan investigation report approved on Nov 17, 2021 (Effectiveness of Policies and Implementation of Child Protection Safety Net Promoted by Government Agencies). A total of 144 cases. A drop from 4.3% in 2014 to 2.7% in 2020, according to MOHW statistics. 40

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