Dr Shaheda Omar: Clinical Director at Teddy Bear Clinic.

Joy, nice food and drinks, singing, beautiful lighting in the streets and malls is what makes the festive season for many but many may argue that this is when most parents\guardians let loose and sometimes because of having too much fun either from drinking too much, not being vigilant, and sometimes having their children around those they trust and believe it never occurs to anyone that abuse and sexual assault are highly prevalent now.

<p>Dr Shaheda Omar: Clinical Director at Teddy Bear Clinic.</p>
<p>Joy, nice food and drinks, singing, beautiful lighting in the streets and malls is what makes the festive season for many but many may argue that this is when most parents\guardians let loose and sometimes because of having too much fun either from drinking too much, not being vigilant, and sometimes having their children around those they trust and believe it never occurs to anyone that abuse and sexual assault are highly prevalent now.</p>

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