# Action Society has called for stronger child protection laws following a disturbing video showing a young boy lighting a drug pipe for his mother and encouraged to smoke it. The toddler has since been placed in a place of safety after a viral video sparked outrage in Johannesburg’s Newclare community, leading to the arrest of the mother and two others on child abuse charges. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez says the child will need long-term counselling:
Action Society calls for stronger child protection following disturbing child abuse video [SOUND]
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