City Police joins the observance of 19th National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

PAGADIAN CITY (Feb. 11, 2015) -- Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) and the Police Community Relation (PCR) of the Pagadian City Police Station have joined the conduct of awareness activity in different schools in Pagadian City in line with the observance of 19th National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Sexual abuse and Exploitation on February 10, 2015.

This year’s theme: “Labanan ang Pang-aabusong Sekswal sa mga Bata: NOW NA.

       

WCPD Chief Police Inspector Lerma Boron who lectured about the Republic Act 7610 known as the “Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act to the Students of Napolan National High School

P1 Boron discussed the topic on Child Prostitution and Other Sexual Abuse while Senior Police Officer-2 Josette Naciongayo also talked on Drug Addiction Resistance Education including the negative effects of using dangerous drugs to the health of growing youth.

Salaam PNCO PO1 Elymar M Jaamil also shared the topic on Crime Prevention tips to the students.

He imparted to the students to learn arguments with words, not with fists or weapons and teach them to report crimes or suspicious activities to the police, school administrators, authorities or parents.

Po1 Jaamil also advised the student to use or learn safe routes for traveling to and from school, and identified good places to seek help in case of emergency.

She explained that the act provides stronger deterrence and special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination, and for other purposes.