Kraaifontein police, community organisations and government departments joined forces on Friday, May 29, to launch National Child Protection Week with an awareness campaign aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of children.
The event, held in the Kraaifontein central business district, brought together representatives from the police, Child Welfare SA, the provincial Department of Social Development, healthcare providers and non-profit organisations.
Children participated in a range of activities, including colouring stations and a fingerprinting booklet activity.
National Child Protection Week is observed annually across South Africa to raise awareness of children's rights and the need to protect children from abuse, neglect and exploitation. This year's campaign runs from May 29 to June 5 under the theme: "Working together in ending violence against children."
Warrant Officer Louise Strydom, social crime prevention officer at Kraaifontein police station, said the awareness event was designed to draw attention to the importance of protecting children.
