POLICY ON PROTECTION OF PAEDOPHILIA VICTIM ACCORDING TO THE LAW IN MALAYSIA AND ITS CONTROL THROUGH PREVENTION PROGRAMMES
Abstract
The threat of paedophilia against children is becoming increasingly alarming. Paedophilia is happening in Malaysia and causes social problems in many other countries. The beginning of indifference and carelessness has become the cause of widespread paedophilia. Even more critical is that society does not report suspected paedophilia cases. Accordingly, protecting children is an important aspect and should be prioritised. This article aims to analyse the Child Protection Policy. This policy aligns with the philosophy of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Children Act 2001, which emphasise the principle of protection for children. This study uses a qualitative approach through document analysis. Findings show that the government and NGOs have implemented prevention programmes to deal with paedophilia cases. Overall, the community received the organised social programs well, and this effort can strengthen the Child Protection Policy in Malaysia to benefit the community.
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