In exposing that in early September he received a subpoena in the case of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old teenager in Column “Children’s smile” continued.

According to the organization, at that time he received an anonymous call without specific details asking him to provide advice and assistance to relatives of a minor who had been sexually abused by an adult male.

People of the organization immediately gave the necessary instructions and asked to talk to both the child and his parents in order to support them. However, the child did not want to talk, and the parents never contacted the Agency’s hotline.

With no other information, Child’s Smile advised the family to contact the juvenile security department.

Finally, as established today, according to history, this call was actually connected to a case of abuse against a 12-year-old girl.

The organization has requested support for the child, and upon recommendation, it is awaiting the approval and consent of the parents and competent investigators in order to proceed smoothly with the testimony of the 12-year-old child.

“Following this, the 12-year-old girl can be supported at the Children’s Home Therapy Centre, the first day center in Greece to provide one-on-one mental health services to children and adolescents affected by any form of violence,” he concludes. announcement of “Children’s Smile”.

In connection with the Kolonos case, Smile of a Child indicates that in the first half of 2022 alone, 557 anonymous and named reports of violence and neglect were received, involving a total of 964 children. Of these 964 children, only 14 were victims of sexual abuse.