Child sexual abuse at critical level, minister says

Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Yohana Susana Yembise said on Thursday that child abuse was at a critical level, particularly in regard to sexual abuse.

“Violence toward children is increasing everywhere. Indonesia is facing an emergency over violence against children,” said Yohana as quoted by kompas.com.

This horrendous leaves the public wondering what makes someone sexually abuse a child, said Anna Surti Ariani, a children’s and family psychologist.

“Someone’s inability to control his sexual urges may lead to child sexual abuse,” Anna told thejakartapost.com on Thursday.

She further said that when someone’s wife worked in another city or country, he may find ways to meet his sexual needs, such as by sexually abusing children.

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