Service Directory

Child Protection Centre & Child Helpline 998 Service

The Child Protection Center is a social care institution affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development. It works to protect children up to the age of 18 from all forms of abuse and neglect (sexual, psychological abuse, severe neglect). A child support help line 998 is available at the center, which is a free telephone line. It is a service for receiving calls to report children being subjected to violence or abuse. The line receives calls from children or others, when they are exposed to violence, abuse or danger. It also provides counseling, active listening and referral services. concerned when needed.

Service Conditions

  • The center directly receives all reports related to child abuse or exposure to danger.
  • The Center receives all cases transferred from the authorities responsible for child protection.

Legal Regulations

  • Child Law No. 37 of 2012
  • Child Law (37) of 2012 promulgating the Child Law

Service Provider

Ministry of Social Development

Cooperative Entities

  • Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Public Prosecution

Service Processes

  • 998@social.gov.bh

  • 17103289
  • 17103282
  • 17103286
  • 17103280
  • 998

Contact Channels

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