We saw a lower number of children during the first quarter, compared to the same period last year:
2021 = 544 children, vs 2020 = 655
Not unexpected, as the Covid pandemic is still negatively influencing children being brought for services. Parents are struggling and the police are thinly stretched.
The majority of these children were seen in Boksburg, with the highest rate of numbers being in February = 111 children at both clinics. This is an expected trend, as most disclosures happen in Feb/March.
The Parenting Programmes also almost doubled in numbers compared to the same period last year, which is encouraging, as it means more awareness among parents that they need assistance.
Click here to read the full Quarterly Report for January to March 2021
