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The Family Conflict and Sexual Violence Policy Unit of the Crime Support Group, together with the Commission on Children (CoC) and the Social Welfare Department, held the “Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids” Child Protection Campaign Award Presentation Ceremony 2023 on November 18 to present awards to over 80 awardees.
A series of activities were launched under the Campaign this year. Among them, the Virtual Run set a world record by attracting over 5 000 participants, who ran a total of 7 390 kilometers. The Dress Casual Post Competition received over 400 entries, raising funds for Community Chest member agencies that provide child protection and welfare services.
When summing up the achievements of the Campaign, Commissioner Siu Chak-yee pointed out that the number of child abuse cases in the first ten months of this year showed an upward trend and some children fell into online traps. The Force was strengthening its efforts, including holding a seminar in early 2024 with professionals from the welfare, education, clinical psychology and other sectors to explore protecting children from threats of online sexual offences. A new issue of animation and cartoons would be published in the first quarter of 2024 to teach children how to protect themselves and prevent crimes.
