Society and underreporting of child abuse cases in Malaysia: Theoretical consideration

Abdullah, Jamhirah and Hitam, Mizan and Ra'ees, Wahabuddin and Eissa, Garoot Suleiman and Ibrahim, Nabila Huda (2017) Society and underreporting of child abuse cases in Malaysia: Theoretical consideration. World Applied Sciences Journal, 35 (11). pp. 2501-2506. ISSN 1818-4952

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Abstract

Child abuse has been a long-standing social problem in Malaysia. The increase in child abuse cases has become worrisome and causes undesirable cost and social burden. Social awareness, educated society towards child abuse, legislative and policy remedies, and financial help are the measures that should be considered to prevent child abuse. Evidences suggest that child abuse cases in Malaysia are underreported. Only a fraction of the total number of child abuse cases is reported. Academics argue that society can play an important role in prevention and reporting of child abuse. Involvement of social groups, community leaders and every member of society in prevention and reporting of child abuse will reduce child abuse cases in the country.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2244/61181
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Theory of planned behavior Child abuse Underreporting Malaysia Mandatory reporting
Subjects:	A General Works > AI Indexes (General) A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) A General Works > AZ History of Scholarship The Humanities
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Wahabuddin Ra'ees
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2018 14:15
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2018 12:20
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/61181

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