Jambi records 20 abuse cases

Jambi records 20 abuse cases

JAMBI, Jambi: Twenty cases of abused housewives and children
were reported to the police in Jambi this year, although many
unreported cases are thought to have taken place, an official
said on Friday.

According to the secretary to Jambi city administration's
counseling team for abused victims, Hidayatullah Hasanah, 14
cases are being processed by the police and the remaining six are
being handled by her team.

"We suspect there were more cases of violence against women
and children that were not reported," Hidayatullah said.

Apart from handling domestic violence cases, she said the team
also provided moral support and encouraged victims to take the
matter to the police. -- JP