KPAI's commissioner for disabled children, child victims of physical-psychological violence, and children in emergency situations, Diyah Puspitarini, said that in 2023, her side received seven reports about disabled children who fell victim to violence.
Most of the cases of violence, she informed, happened in the family environment or where the children lived.
"There are many cases that are not reported to KPAl and our duty is to disseminate information massively so that the public is more concerned about the protection and fulfillment of the rights of children with disabilities," Puspitarini said here on Tuesday.
At the "Advocacy in Respecting, Protecting, and Fulfilling the Rights of Children with Disabilities" in Jakarta, she also noted that data collection or record-keeping of disabled children's identity certificates is not yet optimal.
This condition has been worsened by the lack of knowledge among parents, community, and officials regarding the parenting pattern that is appropriate for disabled children.
KPAI also found that health and education access and services for children with disabilities are still not optimal.
Therefore, her side has advised the central government to encourage local governments to issue regional regulations related to the fulfillment of special rights and protections for persons and children with disabilities.
In addition, Puspitarini asked the central government to provide more educational facilities such as schools for children with special needs (SLBs) and job training centers (BLKs) by paying attention to the number and trends of children with disabilities in each region.
That way, children with special needs can hone their potential and develop their skills.
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Translator: Hana K, Kenzu
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