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Hong Kong child abuse case highlights need to detect psychological harm

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Following a disturbing child abuse case in Hong Kong, welfare experts are emphasizing the need to recognize subtle signs of psychological harm in children. The incident, which involved a 10-year-old girl filmed carrying heavy bags of beer, has highlighted the difficulty in detecting emotional and verbal abuse. Professionals are being urged to consult the Social Welfare Department even in suspected cases that may not meet the threshold for mandatory reporting, as such abuse can be as damaging as physical injury. AI

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Hong Kong child abuse case highlights need to detect psychological harm

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Hong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harm

    Psychological abuse can be hard to detect, Hong Kong welfare experts have warned, urging social workers and teachers to look for subtle changes in children’s behaviour amid outrage over a viral video showing a girl carrying heavy bags of beer as her stepfather called her “useless…

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