The death of Yeung Chi-wai
How the world sees Hidden Harm today
The Aim of this Review
Our Appeal and Recommendations
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Children whose parents abuse substance are 3 times likelier to be abused and 4 times likelier to be neglected.
“Drugs and alcohol can lead to children being abused, but when drugs are in the picture neglect is a certainty… Most people who have substance-abuse i ...
Parental substance abuse places children at high risk for medical and mental health problems
A newborn’s withdrawal symptom from parental substance abuse – violent shaking. This video clip is kept at actual speed from a West Virginia hospital. ...
Important figures of HK that you need to know
Drug Abuse Population
Frequency and locality of abusing drugs
Economic Activity Status
Criminal Record
Drug Abuse Populati ...
Cases of children suffering from their parents’/carers’ drug abusive behavior in the past 3 years
Year
Case details
2015
The 2 mothers who are siblings living together in the same apartment in Ho Man Tin were arrested for deliber ...
How HK Defines Child Abuse
Definition of Child Abuse in HK
Any act of commission or omission that endangers or impairs the physical / psychological health and development of an ...
Handling Procedures in HK ― A General Overview
General principles:
Government departments, non-governmental organizations and other concerned sectors should work together to serve the best int ...
Place of Refuge for Children in Hong Kong
Foster care and residential child care services (RCCS) for child victims of domestic violence
RCCS includes foster care service, small group homes an ...
Overseas Policy and Legal Framework in Combating Parental Substance Abuse ― the US
State Policies on Substance Abuse During Pregnancy
Substance abuse during pregnancy is considered…
Criminal Act in 1 state;
Child Abuse in ...
Overseas Policy and Legal Framework in Combating Parental Substance Abuse ― the UK
The Children Acts:
Set out the responsibilities of local authorities and other services for protecting children and promoting their welfare wit ...
References
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. “Effects of Parental Substance Abuse on Children and Families.” 2014. Web. 13 April 2016. (http://www ...