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Posters for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance along a footbridge in Admiralty on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals

Readers discuss the implications of the new law, and support for sexual minority rights.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women as child abuse allegation goes viral online

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong professionals brace for tough calls under new child abuse law

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance takes effect on Tuesday, covering over 100,000 people across 25 professions.

Some professionals in Hong Kong are still struggling with the concept of child abuse, according to an NGO. Photo: Getty Images
Good Schools Guide

Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention

Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.

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Hong Kong society

Are Hong Kong teachers, healthcare and social workers more alert to child abuse?

Professionals account for second-largest proportion of calls to reporting hotline in 2024-25, at about 18 per cent, NGO says.

The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance is expected to come into effect in January 2026. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for killing 3-month-old; wife also abused baby

Defendant admits to manslaughter after court hears evidence that he had thrust cotton bud into infant’s throat and scorched him with hairdryer.

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Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades

Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.

Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success

Kindergarten admissions can have a profound influence on future educational and even career success.

A group of kindergarten students visit the Victoria Harbour with their teacher in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested in Hong Kong after injuries found on 7-year-old son’s head, hands

Police received call on Thursday night from boy’s mother, who suspected child had been ‘inappropriately treated’ by 39-year-old father.

The family lives on Wan Fung Street in Wong Tai Sin. Photo: Google Maps
Good Schools Guide

Home-schooling in Hong Kong: the pros, the cons and where to turn for help

In Hong Kong, education is mandatory between the ages of six and 15 – but more parents are opting for bespoke curricula at home.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Cash transfusion not a cure for Hong Kong couples’ reluctance to have children

Readers discuss government efforts to boost the city’s fertility rate, a church’s conflict with an international school, and China’s attitude to its past.

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Good Schools Guide

Hiring a professional can make it easier to secure a child’s place at top schools

Making your way through numerous school applications can be a hard slog because of the bureaucracy and paperwork involved – but consultants can help.

Students working with a tutor at Aegis Advisors in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong parents need sustained support rather than one-off bonuses

Readers discuss efforts to encourage Hongkongers to have children, the cost of international schooling, and double standards involved in promoting horse racing.

A woman and a baby at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on September 19. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong schools urged to hold abuse ‘crisis drill’, list of high-risk pupils

Child protection training also urged for professionals ahead of Hong Kong rolling out law on reporting suspected abuse.

Wellness

New study finds alarming trends in teen health. How to fix them?

Teens are increasingly caught up in habits that place them at risk of obesity, diabetes, poor mental health and more as adults, study says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers urge more teacher training to spot serious child abuse cases

Legislators call for professional training as education authorities issue updated guidelines that mandate reporting of suspected incidents.

A new law requiring 25 education, healthcare and social work professions to report suspected cases of child abuse will come into effect in Hong Kong next January. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong’s baby bonus scheme include talent to boost birth rate?

Lawmaker says some professionals have complained about being left out of bonus scheme.

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Good Schools Guide

Experts in Hong Kong discuss the trend for gentle parenting

Therapists and psychologists from Heep Hong, Central Minds and MindNLife talk about the parenting paradigm, exploring its benefits, challenges and relevance in a changing cultural landscape.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues guide for reporting suspected child abuse. The Post takes a look

Under coming law, members of 25 professions will face up to three months in prison and HK$50,000 fine if they fail to report suspected cases.

The new law will take effect on January 20, 2026.
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases

Guide will include decision tree that can be used in court as defence for professionals charged with not reporting such cases.

Professionals in 25 education, healthcare and social work fields will be required to report suspected cases of child abuse starting January 20 next year. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must unite to prevent criminal gangs from exploiting children

Readers discuss criminal syndicates preying on children, and steps schools should take to protect pupils on trips.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong nearly double over decade

Social Welfare Department data also shows more than 20 per cent of perpetrators in sexual abuse cases last year were 16 years old and below.

The number of child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong last year reached 522, compared with 285 in 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s breast milk bank offers best start to life

Initiative has proved to be a huge success, yet much more needs to be done to encourage those Hong Kong mothers who can to breastfeed their babies.

Donors Lau Yin-fuk and Yovo Chan Hoyiu, left, alongside Dr Tania Wan Wai-ving, centre, and parents of a recipient child, Mrs and Mr Tong, at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities dismiss proposal to split child tax allowances

Government cites limited benefits to taxpayers and increased administrative burden in rejecting lawmaker’s pleas.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface

Calls made for better guidelines and legislative review after retired pastor arrested in connection with sexual assault of minor in 1990s.

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