THE seven boys were thrilled to see National Police crime investigation unit (Bareskrim) investigators two weeks ago. The officers were there to check up on the boys at the Children's Social Protection House (RPSA) at Bambu Apus, East Jakarta.

According to RPSA chief Neneng Heriyani, when police found them two weeks ago, the children were in shock. After they were given counseling and therapy, and even some religious classes, "They began to interact