Mayor Chen Qimai apologized on Facebook for the Kaohsiung Social Affairs Bureau’s negative handling of consultations with families of murder cases. (File photo from this publication)
A horrific murder occurred in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City on the 15th. The 63-year-old suspect named Wu was dissatisfied with the constant noise upstairs and had long-standing grudges. He went upstairs and stabbed people with a knife. He killed two children in front of their parents. This cruel act shocked society. . However, the victim’s family complained afterwards that the social worker from the Social Welfare Bureau only arrived at the scene for 10 minutes before leaving, and did not contact him again. He only sent text messages of concern and had a negative attitude towards dealing with the children’s psychological trauma. In response, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai posted an apology on Facebook on the evening of the 17th, saying frankly that the Social Affairs Bureau should review the situation.
According to the UDN report, the family members of the deceased were dissatisfied. They said that although social workers from the Social Affairs Bureau came to the scene to provide care after the incident, they only stayed for 10 minutes and left after learning that no placement was needed. Subsequently, they only sent text messages of concern and did not send personnel to assist the children. The transcript criticized the Social Bureau’s approach as a mere formality.
In this regard, Chen Qimai said on Facebook last night that he, like many citizens, is very sad to leave the two children whose parents were murdered. In order to actually assist the families and understand their needs, on the 17th, he has contacted Chen Yingxiu, Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Government and the Social Affairs Bureau Director Xie Lili, Director Xie Wenbin of the Education Bureau and others went to visit the family members and children.
Chen Qimai promised that the city government will invite doctors to assist in the children’s subsequent psychological recovery, and the deputy secretary-general will serve as the window and a dedicated social worker will accompany them; the Social Bureau will also once again provide assistance with issues of concern to the children’s psychological counseling, funeral matters, etc., with legal assistance and kindness Donations are jointly assisted by various city government bureaus.
Chen Qimai also expressed to the family that “the Social Affairs Bureau may not have done enough, and should review and do better.” He revealed that the child psychological consultation has been completed, and the Social Affairs Bureau psychologist has made an appointment with the family, and the Education Bureau will also cooperate and assist. .
In addition, for kind-hearted people who wish to donate to assist the education fund, the Social Assistance Fund Special Account of the Social Affairs Bureau will donate according to the designated funds, and the funds will be used exclusively. The funeral matters of the children’s parents are also handled on a special basis, and the city government will also provide legal assistance to the families, including the subsequent appointment of lawyers.
Chen Qimai emphasized that after the police solved the case, the top priority was “to ensure that the children receive the best placement and care. This is what we care about most.”
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