More help for victims of abuse who are hospitalised

It’s the responsibility of the hospital social worker to look after the welfare of patients while they are hospitalised and ensure they’re protected and helped. Photo: 123rf.com

Adam (not his real name) is a primary school boy whose parents are on the verge of divorce. His father often hits his mother. Sometimes, he also hits Adam. This has been on-going for many years.

When Adam was first brought to the hospital by a social welfare officer from the Social Welfare Department, he was found to have lacerations on his scalp and bruises on his back.