Social Worker Sentenced to 2 Years in 'Kaikaikai' Case; Child Welfare League Vows to Strengthen Risk Assessment and Child Abuse Identification
In the child abuse death case of the boy known as 'Kaikaikai,' a social worker has been sentenced to two years in prison for negligent homicide. The Child Welfare League Foundation expressed regret over the breakdown of the social safety net and stated that they have reviewed and revised their service procedures, enhancing risk reassessment and child abuse identification mechanisms to prevent future tragedies.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 16) - In the child abuse death case of the boy 'Kaikaikai,' a social worker was sentenced to 2 years in prison by the Taipei District Court. The Child Welfare League Foundation expressed regret over the breakdown of the social safety net and that the front-line social worker is bearing full responsibility. They have reviewed and revised service procedures, strengthening risk reassessment, abnormality evaluation, and child abuse identification.
The Taipei District Court today sentenced the social worker, Ms. Chen, to 2 years in prison for negligent homicide. She was acquitted of document forgery. The verdict is subject to appeal.
The Child Welfare League Foundation issued a statement titled 'Kaikaikai, We Are Sorry,' expressing that the departure of a child during the service process is the deepest and most indelible regret and pain for all staff. They sincerely accept all external criticism and review.
The foundation stated that they are immensely somber about the first-instance court's decision, regretting the fragmentation of the social safety net, which ultimately placed the entire responsibility on an individual front-line social worker. They will respect the social worker and her lawyer's decision on whether to appeal and will support the social worker every step of the way, while continuing to deeply cultivate services for every child with this vigilance.
The foundation explained that through judicial investigation, they learned of the horrific abuse by the foster parents. Over the past two years, they have comprehensively reviewed and revised work procedures covering over 25 services, critically including risk reassessment, abnormality evaluation, and child abuse identification.
The foundation further clarified that for medium to high-risk cases, supervisors, managers, or senior social workers will accompany front-line social workers on case visits to reduce subjective judgment bias. For cases involving children under 6 years old, a second senior social worker, independent of the direct supervisor, will conduct risk reassessment and discuss treatment directions.
Additionally, the foundation stated that when a child is found to be injured or exhibiting abnormalities, two supervisors will jointly assess the risk and treatment methods, seeking external expert assistance, such as from physicians, when necessary. Currently, all social workers receive regular training in child abuse identification to ensure their sensitivity.
In the case of the 1-year-and-10-month-old boy 'Kaikaikai's' death due to abuse, the Taiwan High Court sentenced foster mothers Liu Cai-xuan and Liu Ruo-lin to life imprisonment and 18 years in prison, respectively, on January 27th. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office found that social worker Chen had visited the child three times and, despite knowing of abnormalities, did not accurately record the visit notes. She was indicted in August 113 (2024) on charges of negligent homicide and using falsified business documents. The Taipei District Court today sentenced Ms. Chen to 2 years in prison for negligent homicide. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150416
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 16) - In the child abuse death case of the boy 'Kaikaikai,' a social worker was sentenced to 2 years in prison by the Taipei District Court. The Child Welfare League Foundation expressed regret over the breakdown of the social safety net and that the front-line social worker is bearing full responsibility. They have reviewed and revised service procedures, strengthening risk reassessment, abnormality evaluation, and child abuse identification.
The Taipei District Court today sentenced the social worker, Ms. Chen, to 2 years in prison for negligent homicide. She was acquitted of document forgery. The verdict is subject to appeal.
The Child Welfare League Foundation issued a statement titled 'Kaikaikai, We Are Sorry,' expressing that the departure of a child during the service process is the deepest and most indelible regret and pain for all staff. They sincerely accept all external criticism and review.
The foundation stated that they are immensely somber about the first-instance court's decision, regretting the fragmentation of the social safety net, which ultimately placed the entire responsibility on an individual front-line social worker. They will respect the social worker and her lawyer's decision on whether to appeal and will support the social worker every step of the way, while continuing to deeply cultivate services for every child with this vigilance.
The foundation explained that through judicial investigation, they learned of the horrific abuse by the foster parents. Over the past two years, they have comprehensively reviewed and revised work procedures covering over 25 services, critically including risk reassessment, abnormality evaluation, and child abuse identification.
The foundation further clarified that for medium to high-risk cases, supervisors, managers, or senior social workers will accompany front-line social workers on case visits to reduce subjective judgment bias. For cases involving children under 6 years old, a second senior social worker, independent of the direct supervisor, will conduct risk reassessment and discuss treatment directions.
Additionally, the foundation stated that when a child is found to be injured or exhibiting abnormalities, two supervisors will jointly assess the risk and treatment methods, seeking external expert assistance, such as from physicians, when necessary. Currently, all social workers receive regular training in child abuse identification to ensure their sensitivity.
In the case of the 1-year-and-10-month-old boy 'Kaikaikai's' death due to abuse, the Taiwan High Court sentenced foster mothers Liu Cai-xuan and Liu Ruo-lin to life imprisonment and 18 years in prison, respectively, on January 27th. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office found that social worker Chen had visited the child three times and, despite knowing of abnormalities, did not accurately record the visit notes. She was indicted in August 113 (2024) on charges of negligent homicide and using falsified business documents. The Taipei District Court today sentenced Ms. Chen to 2 years in prison for negligent homicide. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150416
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