NCPA, NYSC to fight child abuse

Dharma SRI ABEYRATNE

"The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) and the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) will launch a new programme to help reduce child abuse in the country," NCPA chairman Anoma Dissanayake said. This programme is a result of a recent discussion held between the NCPA and NYSC chairmen on working together to create a safer atmosphere for the younger generation by reducing child abuse.

"The main aim of this programme is to bring the important message of protecting children from child abuse to the attention of society, through the NYSC Youth Societies. Youth Society members will assist the NCPA educate the public on the value of safeguarding children and reducing child abuse.

The awareness campaign will begin at village level," Dissanayake said.