Abuse Zurich child protection group reports increase in abuse

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30.1.2025 - 10:38

The child protection group at Zurich Children's Hospital registered more child abuse in 2024. Physical violence against children increased. (archive image)
The child protection group at Zurich Children's Hospital registered more child abuse in 2024. Physical violence against children increased. (archive image)
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The child protection group at Zurich Children's Hospital registered an increase in child abuse in 2024. In 530 out of 665 cases, there was a criminal offense or abuse. In the previous year, the figure was 518 out of 679 suspected cases.

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The physical abuse of children has increased, the child protection group announced on Thursday. Last year, the children's hospital registered 213 cases ranging from superficial injuries to the death of an infant due to shaking.

46 suspected cases of maltreatment were due to accidents or harmless causes. In 89 cases, the suspicion could neither be confirmed nor dispelled.