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China DailyA prosecutor guides elementary school students on a tour of the procuratorate's section for juvenile crime in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, in July. HUANG ZONGZHI/XINHUA Left-behind children Left-behind children have also been a major target receiving attention, because they may easily take a wrong turn due to insufficient care and supervision. Last year, Chinese civil affairs regulators completed a comprehensive survey of left-behind and vulnerable children nationwide, with files established and long-term support, especially psychological aid, provided for those at risk, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Data released by the Chongqing Civil Affairs Bureau in December showed that it organized more than 2,100 activities for left-behind children in the municipality last year, and began a three-year project to improve services for minors with 13 other authorities, including education departments and the women's federation. The guideline issued by the top court urged courts at all levels to care more about left-behind children and to give them judicial assistance to prevent them from being lured, manipulated or forced to commit crimes.
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