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30th October 2017
PGH Child Protection Unit: Sanctuary for the Abused, Pioneer of Child Protection in PH
Child abuse is multi-faceted. A child encounters various forms of abuse that, in most cases, come unreported. Verbal abuse, physical injury, psychological injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and abandonment are some of the common forms of abuse children experience. It occurs in the home, in the neighborhood, even in schools that so affects the child's physical, mental, and psychosocial being.
The Philippine General Hospital Child Protection Unit (PGH-CPU) aids children who are victims of neglect and abuse. The PGH-CPU, in partnership with national and local governments, and nongovernment organizations, has developed a multi-disciplinary child protection system and programs that provide holistic services to the child-patients in the country. This is to ensure that the children's need for forensic, medical, legal, and social services are attended to promptly and effectively.