Cases of family rape and violence surged this year, Paveena says

By ANAN WICHITPRACHA 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

REPORTED cases of domestic violence, rape, and battery surged this year, Paveena Foundation for Children and Women has revealed.

 

Foundation chairwoman Paveena Hongsakul yesterday disclosed the contents of the foundation’s annual report about the cases it worked on. She said serious crimes against vulnerable individuals – such as rape, domestic violence and human trafficking – were still major problems in Thailand.

 

Paveena said that from January 1 to December 21, the foundation received 9,157 distress calls. Some 1,540 of these related to domestic violence, while 939 involved battery (assault), 681 involved sexual assaults, and 176 related to incidents of human trafficking.

 

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Or maybe 'cases of family rape and violence' reported more ?

Edited December 24, 20169 yr by Thaiwrath

2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Or maybe 'cases of family rape and violence' reported more ?

yes, and also having confidence that it is worth reporting may also be a factor

The number of cases probably hasn't risen but the number of victims coming forward and reporting these crimes has. 

 

If the truth be known, it is probably a low percentage of victims who come forward and report such acts. How many people remain silent about that has happened to them their whole lives?

A slur has been removed

I am sure the amount reported is the tip of the iceberg.  However the more reported the more the deterrent to those who think they can do it with impunity.

I'm sure releasing convicted sex offenders doesn't help.