A criminologist, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, stated that silence around sexual abuse cases emboldens those who commit these crimes. He stressed the importance of reporting such incidents to the police.
Dr. Opoku-Ware urged parents and guardians to act quickly when they suspect or know of sexual abuse. This helps protect the victims and stop the perpetrators.
His call follows the spread of a video online. In the video, a 24-year-old man allegedly admits to sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy.
Another video showed the mother of the child. Details from this video were not fully released.
The criminologist believes that prompt reporting is key to ensuring justice for victims.
It also serves as a strong warning to potential offenders.
The Ghana Police Service encourages anyone with information about abuse to come forward.
Protecting children is a shared responsibility.