SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE ON PRECAUTIONS AND PREVENTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to create an environment in which children can grow up safe and healthy, by prescribing matters necessary for prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims under Article 22 (1) of the Child Welfare Act.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:
Article 3 (Scope of Application)
Except as otherwise expressly provided for in relevant statutes and other ordinances concerning prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims, this Ordinance shall govern.
Article 4 (Mayor's Responsibilities)
(1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall conscientiously perform his/her duties, such as proactively taking measures for prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims Article 22 (1) of the Act.
Article 4-2 (Responsibilities of Protectors)
(1) The protectors of children shall rear the children healthy and safely at home, according to the developmental stages of children.
Article 5 (Formulation, Implementation, etc. of Child Abuse Prevention Plans)
(1) Each year, the Mayor shall formulate and implement a child abuse prevention plan for prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims.
Article 6 (Establishment of Cooperative System among Relevant Institutions)
For efficiently implementing prevention against child abuse and protection of child victim, the Mayor shall establish a cooperative system among relevant institutions, such as facilities related to support for abused children, educational institutions, medical institutions, courts, investigation agencies, and legal aid institutions.
Article 6-2 (Child Abuse-Related Criminal History Record Check)
(1) Pursuant to Article 29-3 (4) of the Act, the Mayor shall request the head of the child related facility or institution (Hereinafter referred to as "child-related institutions") to check child abuse-related criminal history records under the consent of the person who intends to operate a child-related institution. Provided, That where a person who intends to operate a child-related institution directly submits a written reply to child abuse-related criminal history record check to the Mayor, a child abuse-related criminal history record check shall be deemed to have been conducted.
Article 7 (Establishment of Child Abuse Prevention Committee)
(1) In order to consult, and seek advice, on the following matters for prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims, the Mayor shall establish a Seoul Metropolitan Child Abuse Prevention Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"):
Article 8 (Child Abuse Prevention Education)
(1) The Mayor may conduct relevant education for prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims, for persons obliged to report child abuse crimes, ordinary citizens, etc., under Article 10 (2) of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment, etc., of Child Abuse Crimes, in cooperation with specialized institutions.
Article 9 (Fact-Finding Surveys)
(1) The Mayor shall conduct a fact-finding survey on child abuse biennially, and publicize the findings thereof, and shall reflect such findings in child abuse prevention plans referred to in Article 5.
Article 10 (Establishment, Operation, etc. of Child Abuse Prevention Centers)
(1) The Mayor shall establish and operate child abuse prevention centers to prevent child abuse and to promptly discover, protect, and provide medical treatment to, abused children pursuant to Article 45 of the Act.
Article 11 (Establishment, Operation, etc. of Shelters for Abused Children)
(1) In order to promote the physical safety, emotional stability, and healthy growth of abused children, the Mayor may establish and operate a shelter for abused children.
Article 11-2 (Support For The Child Victims And Child Victims' Homes)
(1) The Mayor may provide the family members of a child victim, including the child victim and his or her protector, with necessary support such as counseling, education, medical treatment, and psychotherapy, to secure the safety of the child, prevent recurrence of child abuse, and maintain healthy family functions.
Article 11-3 (Selection of Child Abuse Specialized Medical Institution)
The Mayor may select city hospital, competent public health center or private medical center as a child abuse specialized medical institution for the treatment of child victims.
Article 11-4 (Early Detection of Child Abuse Danger Signal)
The Mayor shall establish cooperation system with self-governing Gu for early detection of abuse endangered child and protection.
Article 12 (Child Abuse Prevention Related Events and Publicity Activities)
(1) The Mayor may hold events and to conduct publicity activities, which fit for the purpose of the Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. <Amended on Jan. 7, 2021>
Article 13 (Subsidization for Operating Expenses)
The Mayor may subsidize necessary operating expenses, within budgetary limits, to institutions, organizations, or facilities established for the purposes of implementing prevention against child abuse and protection of child victim.
Article 13-2 (Supervision And Management) [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 7, 2021]
Article 14 (Obligation to Maintain Confidentiality)
No person who engaged, or engages, in business relating to prevention against child abuse and protection of child victims shall disclose any confidential information he/she has become aware of in the course of performing his/her duties.
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