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New guideline on left-behind children's protection released

CRI, February 18, 2016 Adjust font size:

The guideline also states that a system of compulsory reporting, intervention, assessment and help will be established.

Cases involving injury, abuse or other harm must be reported to the appropriate authorities, and intervention must take place as soon as possible.

Governments can also contract charities and voluntary bodies to provide professional services.

Xu Weihong, an expert in child psychology, said the protection and caring for left-behind children requires joint efforts from across society.

"In my opinion, the issue of left-behind children is a long-term phenomenon. All sides should make great efforts and never ignore any issues connected to the children. The left-behind children need more timely psychological counseling; otherwise an ignorance as to their psychological issues could lead to serious negative effects on their overall mental health."

Recent figures show that over 60 million children are considered left-behind in the country.

Lack of proper care for many has resulted in a number of heartbreaking incidents, including a suicide of 4 left-behind siblings last year in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

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