Based on the SAPS Annual Report 2007/08, 1,410 children under the age of 18 were murdered and 16,068 were raped. This is a 22% increase and a 7% decrease on 2006/07 numbers respectively (South African Police Services)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

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