What the Child’s Smile says about the case of sexual abuse of the minor in Rethymno
Anonymous complaint to “National Children’s Hotline SOS 1056”, took place in the summer of 2023, according to a statement issued by the Smile of the Child, which referred to the continued sexual exploitation and abuse of the minor.
“The Smile of the Child”, says that proceeded to immediately inform the competent authorities, and addressed the Rethymnon Security Sub-Directorate.
“The caller from the “National Children’s SOS 1056 Hotline” was connected by phone with officials from the Rethymnon Security Sub-Directorate, as the caller wished to remain anonymous.
After this information and connection, in the context of trust and good cooperation with the Organization, the Rethymnon Security Sub-Directorate immediately initiated all the necessary procedures to locate the 15-year-old and following a prosecutor’s order, her living conditions were discreetly investigated.
The mobilization of the Security Sub-Directorate of Rethymnon for the case of the minor in question was immediate, as it is a common phenomenon in cases of anonymous reports, that the prescribed procedures are not initiated by all the competent Authorities, that the reports are archived and their validity is not investigated, with result in dangerous people being able to act at the expense of children, undisturbed.
On the occasion of the new sexual abuse and exploitation, Hamogelo reminds:
It’s time for child sexual abuse not to “Stay Secret”!
It needs to be reported and people should start talking, because in any case, there are obvious alarming signs – whether in a child’s body, mood or general behavior – that foreshadow that he is in danger, but he ends up “staying in the end . .secret”.
Help a child to be saved in time from the harmful effects of any form of abuse, by contacting yourself, or by urging the child to contact directly the experienced scientific staff of the Organization “The Smile of the Child”, free of charge and anonymously:
On the National Children’s Hotline SOS 1056, which is staffed exclusively by specialized Social Workers and Psychologists and is available nationwide, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Through the CHAT 1056 App, a new way of instant communication is available to every child who is being abused, so that they feel more secure to chat through written text.
Make your report Online at CyberTipline Hellas which is operated exclusively by “The Child’s Smile” in Greece. Here: https://www.hamogelo.gr/gr/el/cyber-tipline/
It is important to mention that in 2023 “The Smile of the Child”:
Received abuse reports for 2,362 children / 6 children per day
Out of 2,362 children, 970 children were physically abused and only 92 children were sexually abused.
It received 82 calls a day about children in immediate danger of abuse
It supported 808 children involved in trafficking incidents
Once again, “The Smile of the Child” informs that the Prosecutor and Police Authorities are responsible for every incident of child abuse, which must investigate every case.
Every child has an absolute right to be safe and protected. There are no secrets that make us uncomfortable and put us at risk.
If you recognize that you have been sexually abused or harassed, even if you have doubts about what really happened, now is the time to speak up. Remember that you are not alone.
More information:
“Child’s smile”
Press office
Tel. 11040
Source: Skai
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