DHR Corruption: A Global Pandemic
While Robert and Kathleen Raskin continue to champion the cause of fighting the unfair treatment of children and caregivers by the DHR (Department of Human Resources), it’s an uphill battle. Unfortunately, most people are disconnected from the problem until it affects them personally. If you don’t want to live in a world where your children could be harmed, molested, or even killed, then step one is to realize that no one is exempt from this problem.
According to the research done by U4, the Anti-Corruption Resource Center based in Norway, DHR corruption is defined as favoritism, nepotism, and abuse of power. DHR corruption is systemic and follows the pattern of any other form of governmental corruption. The old saying, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” applies here. Inevitably, it boils down to politics and recruiting allies, rather than focusing on the spirit of the task at hand, which means the literal welfare and well-being of children.
The proposed solution: “…merit-based HR and recruitment policies, transparent pay packages and internal controls… and whistle-blowing mechanisms.” This means DHR needs additional oversight to ensure the rights and protections of the children are the primary focus. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, considering the nature of the problem is how to control any person or group once they have the power of the law on their side. In short, who shall “bell the cat?”
As Rob and Kathleen Raskin have pointed out so many times before, we need a watchdog agency committed to holding the DHR accountable. Its focus: the welfare and protection of the children above all else. Such an agency would need the authority to audit and review the system, processes, and complaints by children and caregivers, regardless of their age, social status, or connection to the problem.
Remember: this could happen to you.
More Information about global DHR Corruption: https://knowledgehub.transparency.org/assets/uploads/helpdesk/Corruption_and_anti-corruption_practices_in_human_resource_management_in_the_public_sector_2015.pdf
