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Gulf Today
04-07-2025
- Gulf Today
Dubai Police respond to a 10-year-old boy's complaint about his father's cruelty
The Dubai Police have confirmed that they are always open to receiving reports of any violations of children's rights in accordance with the UAE's Child Rights Law, 'Wadeema', via their communication channels with the General Directorate of Human Rights. The General Command emphasised the importance of reporting any instance of violence or abuse against children immediately, to ensure rapid intervention and the provision of necessary support. The Dubai Police have indicated that communication via the smart application, the official website or by calling 901 is conducted in complete confidentiality. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Children's Oasis directly at the Dubai Police General Command headquarters in the Al Twar area. The Child and Women's Protection Department at the General Directorate of Human Rights received a report filed by a 10-year-old boy who complained about his father's excessive cruelty. He severely beats him up causing visible bruises and contusions on his small body. The child repeatedly tried to hide these injuries from his peers at school. Lieutenant Colonel Dr Ali Al Matrooshi, Director of the Child and Women Protection Department, said that they received a report from a 10-year-old child named 'A.A.' via the Protection Service on the Dubai Police smart app. The child complained of his father's excessive cruelty, which he alone suffered, unlike his two younger brothers. This cruelty has made him feel isolated and unaware of the mistakes he makes that cause his father to treat him so harshly, whether verbally or physically. His school administration noticed the bruises on his body and the decline in his academic performance and advised him to report it through the Dubai Police smart application. He added, 'The child did not dare complain for fear of being punished, but the school social worker noticed bruises and a pale face. After speaking with the child, the social worker encouraged him to seek help from the Dubai Police to stop his father's harsh treatment." 'We summoned the child's father, who confirmed that he did not intend to abuse his son. However, as the eldest son, he was using the same method with which he had been raised, believing that this would make his son strong and tough," he said. "However, he continued to abuse and treat his son with excessive cruelty, even beating him as a method of discipline, which caused bruising and visible marks on his body. The child's academic performance also declined, and he gradually became isolated from his peers,' Al Matroushi said. He confirmed that the specialised team from the Child and Women Protection Department had spoken with the father, who had promised to change the way he treated his child. He noted that the department is taking appropriate legal action in this regard and emphasising to the father that this style of parenting is completely wrong and punishable by law. Al Matrooshi indicated that Dubai Police would continue to provide regular updates and communicate with the child. They will also provide appropriate social and psychological rehabilitation and counselling in cooperation with partners.
Dubai Eye
04-07-2025
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police intervenes after 10-year-old reports father's abuse
Dubai Police have stepped in following a case of child abuse reported by a 10-year-old boy. The Child and Women Protection Department responded after the boy used their smart app to report ongoing physical abuse by his father. The child revealed he had been subjected to repeated beatings, leaving visible bruises and had tried to hide his injuries from classmates. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al Matrooshi, who heads the department, said the child had been suffering alone and did not understand what triggered the violence. "Unlike his younger siblings, he endured this abuse in isolation, which left him unaware of the behaviours that triggered his father's harsh treatment. This included discouraging words and physical abuse, resulting in visible marks on his body," explained Al Matrooshi. His situation came to light after school staff noticed his bruises and a drop in academic performance. A school social worker gained the child's trust and encouraged him to reach out for help through official police channels. Dubai Police brought in the father for questioning. While he admitted to the abuse, he claimed he was using harsh discipline modelled after his own upbringing. Officers made it clear this behaviour is unacceptable and against the UAE's Wadeema child protection law. Authorities say the boy is receiving psychological and social support, and the father has committed to changing his behaviour. Appropriate legal action will be taken against him. Dubai Police are urging the public to report any child abuse immediately. Reports can be made confidentially through their smart app, website, by calling 901, or by visiting the Child Oasis at the Dubai Police headquarters in Al Twar.
ARN News Center
03-07-2025
- ARN News Center
Dubai Police intervenes after 10-year-old reports father's abuse
Dubai Police have stepped in following a case of child abuse reported by a 10-year-old boy. The Child and Women Protection Department responded after the boy used their smart app to report ongoing physical abuse by his father. The child revealed he had been subjected to repeated beatings, leaving visible bruises and had tried to hide his injuries from classmates. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al Matrooshi, who heads the department, said the child had been suffering alone and did not understand what triggered the violence. "Unlike his younger siblings, he endured this abuse in isolation, which left him unaware of the behaviours that triggered his father's harsh treatment. This included discouraging words and physical abuse, resulting in visible marks on his body," explained Al Matrooshi. His situation came to light after school staff noticed his bruises and a drop in academic performance. A school social worker gained the child's trust and encouraged him to reach out for help through official police channels. Dubai Police brought in the father for questioning. While he admitted to the abuse, he claimed he was using harsh discipline modelled after his own upbringing. Officers made it clear this behaviour is unacceptable and against the UAE's Wadeema child protection law. Authorities say the boy is receiving psychological and social support, and the father has committed to changing his behaviour. Appropriate legal action will be taken against him.
TAG 91.1
03-07-2025
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Police intervenes after 10-year-old reports father's abuse
Dubai Police have stepped in following a case of child abuse reported by a 10-year-old boy. The Child and Women Protection Department responded after the boy used their smart app to report ongoing physical abuse by his father. The child revealed he had been subjected to repeated beatings, leaving visible bruises and had tried to hide his injuries from classmates. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al Matrooshi, who heads the department, said the child had been suffering alone and did not understand what triggered the violence. "Unlike his younger siblings, he endured this abuse in isolation, which left him unaware of the behaviours that triggered his father's harsh treatment. This included discouraging words and physical abuse, resulting in visible marks on his body," explained Al Matrooshi. His situation came to light after school staff noticed his bruises and a drop in academic performance. A school social worker gained the child's trust and encouraged him to reach out for help through official police channels. Dubai Police brought in the father for questioning. While he admitted to the abuse, he claimed he was using harsh discipline modelled after his own upbringing. Officers made it clear this behaviour is unacceptable and against the UAE's Wadeema child protection law. Authorities say the boy is receiving psychological and social support, and the father has committed to changing his behaviour. Appropriate legal action will be taken against him. Dubai Police are urging the public to report any child abuse immediately. Reports can be made confidentially through their smart app, website, by calling 901, or by visiting the Child Oasis at the Dubai Police headquarters in Al Twar.
Al Etihad
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Department of Community Development launches Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities
12 June 2025 13:13 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi has introduced the Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities with the aim of creating a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive and enjoy sports free from in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), the Family Care Authority (FCA), and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the policy aligns with Federal Law No (3) of 2016, known as Wadeema, and its executive regulations. The policy applies to all sports entities in Abu Dhabi, as well as to all workers and volunteers involved in sports activities outside educational institutions. To support the policy's implementation, the department will roll out a comprehensive awareness on the new policy, Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi, Executive Director of the Community Engagement and Sports Sector at DCD, said: 'The Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities reflects the department's commitment to promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their safety in all areas." He added, "It is an important step that promotes the healthy growth and development of children, in line with the vision of our leadership, which is keen to protect children and ensure their rights and safety. The policy focuses on enhancing awareness and community participation in protecting children by empowering sports entities, parents and workers in the sports sector to effectively assume their Balooshi explained that 'The policy includes a comprehensive set of principles and mechanisms that ensure the application of the highest standards of protection, including the appointment of child protection coordinators in sports entities, and the provision of mandatory training programmes for workers and volunteers to ensure their readiness to deal with any potential dangers, in addition to imposing strict procedures for reporting and following up on violations, which enhances the culture of transparency and accountability.'Four Main Safety PrinciplesThe policy is based on four main principles that ensure parents and their children feel safe by promoting the right to participate, zero tolerance for child abuse, as well as responsibility, accountability, protection, and policy aims to establish mechanisms, standards, and procedures to safeguard children in all sports entities and facilities. It also seeks to protect children participating in sports activities from any behaviour, conduct, or actions that violate their rights, harm their interests, or cause them physical or emotional harm. Additionally, the policy provides support for children in sports activities who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, or policy mandates that all employees in sports entities and facilities who interact directly with children must report any suspected or alleged cases of child abuse, neglect, or violence within the sports sector. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of sports entities, professional athletes, volunteers, parents, and caregivers in addressing such cases. This approach aims to promote the well-being and safety of children in sports, foster positive behaviour, build healthy social relationships, uphold standards of sportsmanship, and create a safe and constructive environment for sports policy includes the development of legal frameworks to prevent anyone who poses a threat to children from participating in sports activities, in addition to preventing them from joining any sports entity, work or other environment that allows them to deal with children. It also focuses on coordination with the competent authorities and concerned parties to ensure the protection of the rights of all children participating in sports Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities prohibits all forms of child abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying in any form, and any type of discrimination based on race, age, gender, nationality, religion, or developmental delays. The policy was developed through the collaborative efforts of DCD, ADSC, FCA and ECA, along with various relevant partners in the health, society, sports and education sectors, including the UAE Pro League, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the Ministry of Education, in addition to the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Emirates Schools Establishment.
