Many hear about Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) as a crime punishable by law, but not many people truly understand the impact and severity of this crime—even community leaders. As a commitment to spreading the word against OSAEC, we reached Orion, Bataan.
Our partner, Sanghaya Foundation, was invited to conduct an Anti-OSAEC seminar for 100 barangay captains and councilors who represent the 23 barangays of Orion. In the seminar, the participants reached a new depth of understanding of the severity and impact of this crime against children. They were also alarmed by how common it is, especially in communities like theirs.
As we disseminated our OSAEC booklets, they expressed their appreciation for the work we do. They pointed out the importance of our commitment to strengthening child protection efforts in their communities.
Leaders must always keep themselves educated to better understand their communities’ needs. It is a truly valuable effort to reach barangay officials because they are among the most accessible points of contact for families and children in their towns. Through the work we do, we can connect the families to appropriate services and continue to protect their communities.
By reaching out to them, we are assured that OSAEC protection does not stop at a single seminar. The knowledge and awareness spills across all 23 barangays of Orion—the civilians, parents, and most especially, the children.
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