Jon Afrizal, Jambi – The number of cases of violence against women and children has increased every year in Jambi, an official has said.
The province's Empowerment Center for Women and Children (P2TP2A) recorded that, as of September this year, there were 61 cases of violence. In 2016, 126 cases were recorded, almost double from the previous year.
"The numbers were alarming because the [number of] cases continued to increase every year," said the center's manager, Asi Noprini.
Asi said most of the cases in 2017 were caused by divorce and child custody battles.
She encouraged women who experienced any form of violence, including domestic violence, to report the cases and seek help by contacting the center.
"It's the tip of the iceberg. Many cases were still unreported," she said. (wit)