Authorities must join hands to better protect juveniles

AHEAD OF THE 61st International Children's Day on Friday, the Supreme People's Procuratorate held a news conference announcing the procuratorial organs will punish juvenile delinquency and strengthen the judicial protection of minors in accordance with the law. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

While juvenile delinquency is a problem, the bigger problem is the number of sexual assaults on minors, with the culprits predominantly acquaintances of their families, such as neighbors, relatives, friends, even teachers.

Because of this, sexual assaults on juveniles often go unreported, as the culprits' relationship with the parents of the victim makes it difficult for the children to tell their parents.