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Child abuse is a crime that not only violates children’s rights but also tears the fabric of South African society apart. It remains a core issue in media coverage. Sadly coverage tends to the sensational and gratuitous, and there is insufficient focus on protection and prevention.

What 1 Thing should be done to reduce child abuse?

522 SOLUTIONS:

  • Counsel and heal people who've been abused... abused people often abuse others as that is all they know... Also make the law more harsh against perpetrators.

    Lerato M | Fri, June 07, 2013 - 11:13:34 | Submitted on 1thing.org.za
  • Monametsi

    RT @MediaMattersZA RT @Billbobbird: Great piece by @Kmoeti (Koketso Moeti). Read it http://t.co/Yh54iGZhtG via @mailandguardian #1thing4cpw

    Monametsi | Thu, June 06, 2013 - 9:33:14| Submitted on Twitter
  • Media Matters

    RT @Billbobbird: Great piece by @Kmoeti (Koketso Moeti). Read it http://t.co/ZnwCEvSePA via @mailandguardian #1thing4cpw

    Media Matters | Wed, June 05, 2013 - 1:06:46| Submitted on Twitter
  • Shaun Molokwane

    RT @Billbobbird: Great piece by @Kmoeti (Koketso Moeti). Read it http://t.co/u1Akb6TYwO via @mailandguardian #1thing4cpw

    Shaun Molokwane | Wed, June 05, 2013 - 1:06:43| Submitted on Twitter
  • MMA

    RT @Billbobbird: Great piece by @Kmoeti (Koketso Moeti). Read it http://t.co/f8AekqGXo1 via @mailandguardian #1thing4cpw

    MMA | Wed, June 05, 2013 - 1:06:39| Submitted on Twitter
  • William Bird

    Great piece.Read it http://t.co/3TCWHVNNFR via @mailandguardian #1thing4cpw

    William Bird | Wed, June 05, 2013 - 12:44:22| Submitted on Twitter
  • Liezl E Oosthuizen

    RT @SAPoliceService: #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop: 0860010111 Childline: 0800055555

    Liezl E Oosthuizen | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 5:25:01| Submitted on Twitter
  • Crime Line

    RT @sapoliceservice: #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop:...

    Crime Line | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 5:19:24| Submitted on Twitter
  • CrimeAutoRT_DBN

    RT @SAPoliceService: #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop: 0860010111 Childline: 0800055555

    CrimeAutoRT_DBN | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 5:10:01| Submitted on Twitter
  • Priantha Moodley

    RT @SAPoliceService: #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop: 0860010111 Childline: 0800055555

    Priantha Moodley | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 4:54:01| Submitted on Twitter
  • Sheldon Kearney

    RT @SAPoliceService: #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop: 0860010111 Childline: 0800055555

    Sheldon Kearney | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 4:51:01| Submitted on Twitter
  • SA Police Service

    #sapsCPW #1thing4cpw You have the right not to be treated/punished in a cruel & humiliating way.Crime Stop: 0860010111 Childline: 0800055555

    SA Police Service | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 4:49:36| Submitted on Twitter
  • Facebook:Give them their rights but by so doing we should make sure they understand the responsibilities behind each right

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:50:29 | Submitted on
  • Facebook:Parents and teachers should make sure that when children are at home or at school they know that they are safe at all times they must know where they are at all times and what are they doing and with who

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:48:59 | Submitted on
  • Facebook: People should go for compulsory therapy before having children

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:48:04 | Submitted on
  • Facebook: Tighten the law on jail sentencing, perpetrators should serve maximum time for abusing kids, especially rape!

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:47:37 | Submitted on
  • Facebook: Educate parents on how to build united units and well-rounded children. Being mindful of the daily economical challenges and frustrations some parents face. Educate the parents that even though you may not afford a new school shirt for your child, the warm hug and reassurance you give your child in the morning/evening will be sufficient enough to validate your child. Reach out to churches, etc and make communities aware of how they can assist when they see that a child is being abused...with toll free numbers etc.

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:47:13 | Submitted on
  • Facebook: Remove any child at risk of abuse from the situation, then investigate why abuse occurs. Then find a working solution to monitor abuser and abused and work within community to monitor progress

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:46:34 | Submitted on
  • facebook: Away with senseless rights-perpetrator's rights are currently equal to the victims rights

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:46:04 | Submitted on
  • Facebook: Stop expecting the media,society n teachers 2 do ur parenting 4 us n be responsible parents 4 one.Slap a mandatory lyf sentence on anyone found guilty of sexually abusing a minor.As dey do in d states.That shld cut down on dat

    | Mon, June 03, 2013 - 3:45:54 | Submitted on
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