Temporary closure of school may increase stress abuse risk NPO recommends measures March 5 5:31
There is a possibility that the risk of child abuse will increase when schools are temporarily closed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and organizations working on prevention call for measures such as reducing stress on parents and creating a place for children. I am.
The NPO “National Network for the Prevention of Child Abuse”, which is made up of experts working to prevent child abuse, compiled and published urgent recommendations on the 4th.
According to this, while many schools are closed temporarily throughout the country, parents may not be able to take a break from work, or children of lower grades may be away from home for a long time, resulting in increased stress and risk of abuse. There is a risk of heightening.
In addition, to prevent abuse, secure opportunities for children to learn and play outside the home, such as opportunities for self-directed learning in the community and watching over the park, It is necessary to provide a place to keep children.
In addition, it is important for families who have difficulties in raising children to watch over the area, talk to them, and share consultations.
The National Network for Child Abuse Prevention has called for "Everyone should think about what they can do to protect their children in their respective areas and work on what they can do."