Reform urged to end school abuse

Sexual abuse can be prevented by not only reforming the justice system to make it fairer for victims, but also educating youngsters and those around them right from kindergarten age to be vigilant for predatorial behaviour, according to social activists.

Harassment can happen to anyone and anywhere — even in schools and tutorial classes — and the victims include people with autism and disability, said Supensri Puengkhoksung, manager of the Social Equality Promotion Foundation.

Reflecting on her 30 years of experience in helping people who faced sexual harassment and abuse, she said people need to be taught from an early age to be aware of…