Teacher Wang Po-Chi was interviewed by United Daily News: Scholar: There are too many people to avoid the bystander effect

2024-10-29 00:12 United Daily News / Reporter Chen Junzhi, Zhu Guanyu, Zhou Jiaru / Taoyuan Report

There is a shocking report in Taoyuan that a person with moderate mental retardation raped a girl on the street. Scholars believe that society needs more “chicken wives” who are brave enough to do justice and avoid the bystander effect to prevent regrets. In addition, how to resolve the sexual desire of people with physical and mental disabilities, public health should intervene to guide them.

The girl was abducted on the street, and the man involved was not only moderately mentally retarded but also suspected of having mental problems. The girl’s mother said that the girl was frightened and woke up many times during the night. She had stomachache after going to the District Prosecutor’s Office yesterday to take notes. Taoyuan Hospital psychologist, adult SU,PO-WEN, director of the Addiction Treatment Department, said that such cases often cause acute psychological stress in children. If the child does not get better after six months, it may be traumatic stress disorder.

Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-Cheng said that the suspect is suspected of having mental problems, and the Health Bureau will proactively work with doctors to understand the diagnosis status, and work with the Social Affairs Bureau to evaluate whether to strengthen medical treatment.

Wang, Po-Chi ,associate professor of the Department of Criminal Justice at Ming Chuan University, said that social security cannot rely solely on doctors, psychologists or social workers. Passers-by and relatives and friends of cases should avoid the bystander effect during emergencies, nor can it rely solely on enthusiasts sharing information on online platforms. Warning, it’s better to order more chickens to avoid regrets.

Tzung-Shiun Li, a professor at The Department of Administrative Management of the Central Police University, believes that this incident can discuss the problem of sexual impulses of people with disabilities and find ways to resolve the crisis. How should family members deal with the inherent needs of mental illness in different periods? It is necessary to train vulnerable people in family recognition. The relevant units will provide guidance and public health will intervene to correct the problem.

As for the safety of children going out alone, the Taoyuan City Police Department’s Women and Children’s Brigade recommends that parents purchase whistles and self-defense alarms for their children to carry with them. In case of danger, they can shout “fire” to attract public attention, or ring doorbells along the road, rush into stores, and beat the cars on the roadside. Alarm sounds.

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