The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse [CISOCA] is encouraging parents and guardians to be careful when choosing caregivers for their children, especially during the Summer break.
Senior Superintendent of Police Maldria Jones-Williams, Head of CISOCA, says children left in the care of neighbours or family members during holiday periods, often fall prey to their custodians.
Noting that the issue is compounded with the advent of technology, SSP Jones-Williams argues that unsupervised screen time exposes children to online predators.
She's also urging parents to speak with their children about the repercussions of indiscriminate sexual encounters, such as unexpected pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and the emotional trauma associated with these experiences.
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