Asserting the Abu Dhabi Police Commitment to Support Families
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Brigadier
Najim Abdullah Al Hosani, Director of the Social Support Centers
Department of Abu Dhabi Police asserted that protecting children against
the dangers and abuses they face is a family and society
responsibility. This responsibility indicates the high levels of
development that countries and people achieved. It is also a true
indicator of a healthy society as children are a genuine asset of
present prosperity and the driving force of a developed future.
In
his statement during a meeting with media representative at the
Department’s Headquarter, Brigadier Al Hosani indicated that the family
is naturally the main pillar of all societies, and specifically for
children. Society’s power is derived from the principles of religion,
ethics, and patriotism. These principles guarantee law enforcement,
freedom, security, and decent living that will be reflected on families
with stability, serenity, social ties, and compassion. Children are the
key segment of this pivotal system since a sound child segment means a
sound nation. “In this context we recall what an Arab poet once said:
Nations are established upon morals; when their morals go astray, these
nations vanish. Social experiences have proved that people’s
civilization, customs, and traditions reflect their morals and the
people commitment to these values.” Brigadier Al Hosani noted.
In
his response to a question regarding the challenges that children face
in the UAE society, Brigadier Al Hosani informed that the challenges can
be contained and overcome when the civil society organization jointly
collaborate with Abu Dhabi Police, represented by Social Support
Centers. Brigadier Al Hosani added: “The media play a key role in
fostering social awareness, and educating society regarding the
potential risk factors that threaten their children. The media also
draws parents’ attention to their responsibilities; most notably,
children care and protection against verbal, physical, and psychological
violence.”
Furthermore,
Brigadier Al Hosani explained that some children face some forms of
physical domestic violence; both from their parents or domestic
servants, especially when left alone with servants. “Parents should be
careful and have a sense of responsibility towards their children who
are mostly unable to defend themselves or express what they are
suffering of abuse or violence.” Brigadier Al Hosani continued.
Regarding
the children who are victims of family disputes, Brigadier Al Hosani
pointed out that the Social Support Centers are working hard to reduce
the harms that these children face. This is achieved by assisting in
reaching an understanding between both parents regarding child custody
and the parents’ role. The Social Support Centers has set compromise
solutions to meet their children. Additionally, the Social Support
Centers have intensified its educational programs that uplift awareness
levels for both parents in order to avoid fights and spats as it leaves
negative effects on the child psychology.
On
the other hand, Brigadier Al Hosani shed light on parents’ role in
protecting their children against cyber-crimes that threaten their
innocence. These threats could be present on the internet and smart
phones that children have access to without parental supervision. These
threats might lead to the children falling for fake friendship and moral
abuses by evil people who have major role in children abuse crimes.
In
addition to that, Brigadier Al Hosani said that parents’ responsibility
extends beyond protection only; it covers providing the ultimate levels
of love, tenderness, and care, in addition to support and guidance.
Parents are also responsible for drawing the children attention towards
the risks they might face and yet giving them a sense of trust that
increases openness and clarity among parents and children; parents
should be the closest friend of their children.
“In
order to achieve all the previous principles, Social Support Centers in
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region ‘Al Gharbia’ have exerted
great efforts to support families and assisting them in protecting their
children against all aspects of abuse,” Brigadier Al Hosani indicated.
“Highly qualified and experienced experts assist in these efforts to
provide counseling for parents, children, and all other society
segments. Additionally, Victim Support Centers are also working hard to
rehabilitate victims both psychologically and socially in order to
return to society as good citizens who work for the development of their
country.” Brigadier Al Hosani added.
He
said: “With a view to ensure the implementation of its strategic plans
that aim to create a healthy society, Social Support Centers are
continually organizing educational programs,” Brigadier Al Hosani
explained. “These programs include workshops and symposiums in various
areas in order to spread awareness among all society sectors. It is also
worth mentioning that the Social Support Centers Department was chosen
by the International Organization for Child Protection for the 2014
Performance Excellence Awards.”
In
conclusion, Brigadier Al Hosani called upon all society members to
communicate with the Social Support Centers Department to take part in
Social Support Initiatives. He also urged all families and children to
contact the center on the toll-free number: 80005354 to unconditionally
aid and help them.
The
Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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