Juvenile crime

China to build migrant children database to improve welfare and services

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China to build migrant children database to improve welfare and services

China is setting up a nationwide database of the children of migrant workers as the country grapples with a rise in juvenile crime. The database will cover children who have been “left behind” in their hometowns while their parents work elsewhere, as well as children who have moved with their parents to other parts of … Read more

Mental health in focus as China vows crackdown on school bullies amid rising underage crime, suicide rates

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Mental health in focus as China vows crackdown on school bullies amid rising underage crime, suicide rates

There would be added focus on strengthening the mental health of pupils, the statement said, with an upgraded system to monitor their psychological well-being and stronger collaboration between schools and hospitals. The move comes as China tackles a rise in juvenile crime, including alleged murders by schoolchildren, as well as suicides attributed to mental health … Read more