Caution against public exposure of child victims

CHILD Protection Organisation (CPO), CMR North, has sounded the alarm regarding a disturbing trend in the public exposure of child abuse victims.

- ANITA NKONKI

The organisation highlights that not every platform is a safe space for children to unpack their trauma, as increasing instances of digital and media disclosures jeopardise the emotional wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.

CMR North's General Manager, Dr Ronel Aylward, expressed profound concern about the growing number of individuals and entities utilising media platforms to advocate for child protection cases.

While intentions may claim to be rooted in awareness and advocacy, the organisation said that the impact on the child can be profoundly damaging.

"We understand the growing public interest in child protection. But not every forum is a safe one for a child's trauma to be unpacked," Aylward explained.