Ministry of Human Services hosts workshop on child sexual abuse

Some of the representatives at the meeting (GINA photo)

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Childcare and Protection arm is hosting 40 persons from several organisations at a five-day workshop on child sexual abuse.

According to a Govern-ment Information Agency (GINA) press release, the workshop commenced on Monday, with a focus on the dynamics of child sex abuse to the extent of which discussions will include: the reasons for the act, the reasons for silence from the victims, questioning techniques for multiple incidents, recantations, false and fantastic accusations, court considerations and internet crimes against children.

The sessions are facilitated by author and lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Dr Lisa Fontes and is the