More than 80,000 people disappeared in Brazil in 2020

More than 80,000 people disappeared in Brazil in 2020. Thirty thousand were children. In Rio de Janeiro alone, 80 children disappear, on average, every month. These not encouraging data are from the National System for Locating and Identification of Missing Persons The Foundation for Childhood and Adolescence (FIA) reports that, currently, 600 children and adolescents are missing in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Among the reasons: family conflicts, mistreatment and abuse. Luiz Henrique, manager of the SOS Missing Children Program, from the FIA, highlights the importance of integrated actions by several institutions on the subject in order to prevent new cases of disappearances. “Brazil needs to pay attention and schedule this issue, which are missing children and adolescents. It is important for us to publicize it, raise awareness among the population. Take good care of your child, do not hit, talk, always, education professionals also have to be attentive, together with guardianship councils. If a child goes missing, the person responsible should not waste time. The recommendation is to immediately go to the nearest police station and file a police report. It is not necessary to wait 24 hours. During this week, the Public Defender’s Office and the FIA , carry out a series of actions that mark the National Week for the Search and Location of Missing Children. disappearance cases, and which are the main service channels. They are also distributing information booklets and identification wristbands for kids. Listen on Radioagência:

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