CRC/C/15/Add.154 page 8 However, concern is expressed at the lack of data and appropriate measures, mechanisms and resources to prevent and combat domestic violence, including child physical and sexual abuse, and neglect and at the limited number of services for abused children, in particular in rural areas. 37. In light of article 19 of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party undertake studies on domestic violence, ill-treatment and abuse, including sexual abuse, in order to understand the extent, scope and nature of these practices, adopt and effectively implement adequate measures and policies, and encourage changes in attitudes. The Committee also recommends that cases of domestic violence and ill-treatment and abuse of children, including sexual abuse within the family, be properly investigated within a child-sensitive inquiry and judicial procedure in order to ensure better protection of child victims, including the protection of their right to privacy. Measures should also be taken to provide support services to children in legal proceedings, and for the physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration of the victims of rape, abuse, neglect, ill-treatment and violence, in accordance with article 39 of the Convention. The Committee recommends that the State party seek, in this regard, international cooperation and technical assistance from, among others, UNICEF and WHO. 6. Basic health and welfare Children with disabilities 38. The Committee, while taking note of the Act on the Provision of Services for Persons with Disabilities of 1996 and the establishment of a National Network for Support to Disabled Persons which has also established departmental links in the interior of the country, is nevertheless concerned that discrimination against children with disabilities still occurs and that parents are often unaware of their children’s rights. Further, it is concerned about the huge number of children with disabilities who are institutionalized and the general lack of resources and specialized staff for these children. 39. In light of article 23 of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party undertake measures to ensure that the situation of children with disabilities is monitored in order to effectively assess their situation and needs, and to conduct public awareness campaigns in all languages, in particular indigenous ones, to raise awareness of the situation and rights of children with disabilities. It further recommends that the State party allocate the necessary resources for programmes and facilities for all children with disabilities, especially those living in rural areas, and develop community-based programmes to enable them to stay at home with their families. Also, support programmes for parents of children with disabilities are recommended, including counselling and, when necessary, financial assistance. In light of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (General Assembly resolution 48/96) and the Committee’s recommendations adopted at its day of general discussion on