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The Tragic Case of a Lunch Meal: Revisiting Corporal Punishment in Schools

The Tragic Case of a Lunch Meal: Revisiting Corporal Punishment in Schools

Considering the lack of consideration for the rights of the child in the recent case of the lunch meal caning.

Where Is Our National Children Safety Policy?

Where Is Our National Children Safety Policy?

The latest case of a child raped by a bus driver in front of other children has prompted reactionary measures short of another “royal circus” inquiry. Where is our National Children Safety Policy when we clearly need a foundation towards developing long term preventive measures?

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Of Children In The Media

Of Children In The Media

Spurred by the recent reporting of the underage “marriage” of an 11-year old girl to a 41-year old man in Kelantan, Malaysia, this is a deliberation on principles for ethical reporting on children, or rather the lack of it, and the child’s rights and welfare.

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