“Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme Survey“ (December 2017)
To guard youngsters under 18 from sexual abuse, The Security Bureau has decided to set up the “Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme (SCRC)”, to ensure children and mentally incapacitated persons are not exposed to those convicted for sexual crimes in the past. ECSAF commissioned the Public Opinion Program of the University of Hong Kong to conduct a survey regarding parents’ knowledge and attitude towards the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme. 508 phone interviews were conducted with randomly selected respondents between 13 April and 12 May 2017.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
“Hugline” Statistics 2016-2017
ECSAF launched the “Hugline” service in January 2000. This includes providing case referrals and counselling services when necessary. From the commencement of the service until June 2017, “Hugline” has received more than 12,080 calls.
“Parents of Primary School Students Survey: Knowledge of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention“ (July 2017)
ECSAF has always been committed to promoting community education to prevent child sexual abuse. Distorted sex knowledge is easily and readily accessed by children on the internet and through the media. Such distorted sex knowledge has negative impacts on children’s attitude towards sex. In view of this, ECSAF conducted a survey about Sexual Knowledge by administering a questionnaire in primary schools.
“Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme Survey“ (Jan 2013)
In order to understand the public’s cognition and opinions on “Sexual Offence Conviction Record Check” mechanism, as well as to explore the current status of private educational institutions and schools using this mechanism, ECSAF commissioned The Public Opinion Programme, the University of Hong Kong to conduct a study about “Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme Survey” between September and November in 2012.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
The Upper Secondary School Students Survey on Sex Knowledge (June 2012)
As the problem of sexual abuse has become more serious in upper secondary schools, ECSAF conducted a sex education survey among F.4 and F.5 students in 17 secondary schools in Hong Kong. A total of 5,055 responses were received. These latest research results are expected to help design and improve sex education programs.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
Sex Knowledge Survey of P.5 & P.6 Students (July, 2010)
Distorted sex knowledge is easily and readily accessible to children on the internet and through the media. Such distorted sex knowledge has negative impacts on children’s attitude towards sex. In view of this, Professor Monit Cheung, Chair of the Counselling Committee, designed a survey based on child sexual abuse prevention literature and ECSAF’s experience in sex education. The survey was conducted in 24 local primary schools.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
Exploration of Court Sentencing of Sexual Offences (March, 2009)
To understand the factors that the court takes into account when deciding sentencing for sexual offences, ECSAF commissioned Ms Ng Wai-Ching, distinguished social worker and family therapist as well as founder of RainLily, to conduct a study on the issue. With the approval of seven Magistrates’ Courts, the study sample consisted of 48 cases of sexual offences that involved minor victims, and audio recordings were used as material for the study. The aim of the study was to examine whether court sentencing can strike a balance between protection of victims, rehabilitation of offenders and manifestation of justice.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
A Study on Adolescent Sexuality and Peer Sexual Abuse in Hong Kong (March, 2004)
In 2002, our “Hugline” service records indicated that about 35.7% of child sexual abusers were under the age18 years. In view of this, ECSAF commissioned Professor Catherine So-kum Tang of the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to conduct a survey on adolescent peer sexual abuse in Hong Kong in 2003. This study was funded by the Keswick Foundation.
Survey on Public Understanding of Sexual Abuse (December, 2000)
In 1999 and 2000, ECSAF conducted child sexual abuse prevention education activities for the public in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Chai Wan. ECSAF commissioned Professor Catherine So-kum Tang of the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to conduct a survey in the above areas to understand the public’s knowledge about sexual abuse and their comments on the services of ECSAF.
(Survey report available in Chinese only)
Survey Study on Child Sexual Abuse (November 1999)
In February 1999, ECSAF commissioned Professor Catherine So-kum Tang of the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to conduct a survey on child sexual abuse to (1) study the public’s perceptions towards definitions of child sexual abuse; (2) to estimate the prevalence rate of child sexual abuse among university students; (3) to explore profiles of abusers and victims of child sexual abuse, the abuse incidents, and long-term impacts on the victims; and (4) to recommend preventive measures to tackle child sexual abuse.
