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
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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.
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