Effectiveness of Child Abuse Preventive Measures of the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermenegilda C. Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Special Child ◽  
External Sources ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
City State ◽  
High Level

Prevention and protection of children from abuse, maltreatment or violence, depends on data obtained through scientific research. Thus, this descriptive study design was conducted to determine the extent of awareness of child abuse prevention measures and child protection laws.  RA 7610  guarantees special child protection against child abuse,  RA 7877 known as  the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 guarantees workers protection in the workplace and training or educational environment. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as an international legal instrument against child abuse. These child protection laws are assessed by the randomly sampled college students/faculty and personnel of the College. Findings reveal that students are highly aware of matters about child abuse and the preventive measures the school has. Nevertheless, such high level of awareness among students does not directly influence the effectiveness of the school’s effort in educating the students about child abuse because the information about child abuse is sourced not from the school but by external sources particularly the electronic platform. Such finding implies that the school has to take full advantage of the Internet in communicating its programs and measures relevant to child protection from abuses.

From “Perverse” to Progressive?: Advocating for Children’s Rights in Argentina

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-89
Author(s):  
Amy Risley
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Children's Rights ◽  
Economic Reforms ◽  
Children’S Rights ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Social ◽  
United Nations Convention

This article argues that social issues are central to the children’s rights movement in Argentina. For more than a decade, child advocates have traced the plight of children to poverty, marginality, and neoliberal economic reforms. In particular, they have framed the issue of child welfare as closely related to socioeconomic conditions, underscored the “perverse” characteristics of the country’s existing institutions and policies, and called for reforms that accord with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Although the country’s policies are gradually being transformed due to a landmark child-protection law passed in 2005, a dramatically more progressive framework for children’s rights has not yet been adopted. Given that policymakers have largely failed to reverse the trends that activists perceive as harming children, it is expected that advocates will continue to criticise the gap between domestic realities and the social and economic rights included in the Convention.

scholarly journals Skipan talsmanns fyrir börn – grundvöllur ákvörðunar og framkvæmd

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-332
Author(s):  
Hrefna Friðriksdóttir ◽  
Hafdís Gísladóttir
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Democratic Society ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Status ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Instruments

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the rights of children in various justice systems. The interpretation of international instruments, such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child legalized in Iceland as law 19/2013, places a strong emphasis on strengthening the status of the child. The concept of child-friendly justice has emerged reflecting a vision of a justice system that has adapted to the interests and needs of children. A key element is ensuring the right of the child to participate, building on the notion that participation actively promotes their citizenship in a democratic society. The complexity of child protection cases makes it imperative to ensure that children get the assistance they need to communicate and be able to influence procedures. This article discusses the development of provisions in child protection laws on the appointment of spokespersons for children and represents the findings of a study done on such appointments with various child protection committees. The main results of this research indicate that the development of the law has been positive. The enforcement does not however reflect these develpments and there is a lack of formality, assessment and satisfactory argumentation.

Psychiatric Drugging of Children and Youth as a Form of Child Abuse: Not a Radical Proposition

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Burstow
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Drug Research ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
States Of Mind ◽  
Adult Behavior ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Normal States ◽  
Made In

Although affirming that the psychiatric drugging of children constitutes both adultism (oppression based on treating adult behavior as normative) and sanism (oppression based on prioritizing what are seen as “normal” states of mind), and noting the role of pharmaceutical profit in what is happening, this article argues that in the strictest sense of the term the psychiatric drugging of children is a form of child abuse. It attempts to demonstrate not only that is this a form of child abuse but also that such a claim itself, as radical as it seems, follows from a combination of drug research and conventional understandings of abuse. The article further examines inaccurate claims about psychiatric drugs and the damage which they actually do. It proceeds to demonstrate that what is happening with respect to children constitutes child abuse as conventionally defined. Particularly focal is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Action recommendations made in accordance with the findings include consciousness-raising and the launching of law suits at all levels.

Does Ireland Measure Up?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-663
Author(s):  
Fiona Broughton Coveney
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Legal Interpretation ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol

This article examines protection rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 (crc) and assesses the extent to which such protection rights are afforded to prenatal children in Ireland in the context of prenatal exposure to alcohol. It follows on from the article, “Overstepping the Mark?” (Broughton, 2016: 687–717) in which the author demonstrates the possibilities for the application of the crc to prenatal children. Within the context of protection rights under the crc, this article examines Irish law and policy on protecting children from prenatal alcohol exposure, through the lenses of both child protection and public policy. The central thesis of the article is that although Irish law has the potential to offer prenatal children crc protection rights from this type of harm, legal interpretation has hindered this potential and legal clarity is now necessary to bolster policy and practice, in the best interest of children.

scholarly journals Access To Justice of Citizenship Rights for Stateless Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Children In Sarawak, Malaysia

2022 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 476-502
Author(s):  
Yayan Sopyan
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
General Staff ◽  
Citizenship Rights ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Depth Interviews

As one of the countries that ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990 which was subsequently promulgated into the Child Protection Act, Indonesia is still unsuccessful in protecting children. This mainly occurs in the context of protection illegal migrant workers’ children who were born in the country where their parents work. In Sarawak, Malaysia, for instance, there are 43,445 stateless children. This study aims to portray the stateless children in Sarawak, Malaysia, and the efforts of the Indonesian government to protect their right to access justice. This research is normative-qualitative with observations and in-depth interviews with consultant general staff and Indonesian volunteers In Sarawak as one of the main research methods. The results of this study indicate that stateless condition makes it possible for the children to get other rights, such as education. Meanwhile, the Indonesian government has already made regulations and efforts to provide access to basic human rights for children of stateless migrant workers, including itsbat nikah abroad to legalize unregistered marriage among workers. However, it has not been fully successful because the problems are so complex that it needs to involve several parties, especially the Malaysian government, and plantation owners as employers of the migrant workers. Likewise, harder and more coordinated efforts are also needed to fulfill their citizenship right. (Sebagai salah satu negara yang meratifikasi Konvensi PBB tentang Hak Anak pada 1990 dan kemudian dikristalkan menjadi Undang-undang Perlidungan Anak, Indonesia ternyata belum sepenuhnya berhasil melindungi hak-hak anak. Ini utamanya berlaku dalam konteks perlindungan terhadap anak para buruh migran yang lahir dan tinggal di negara tempat orang tuanya bekerja. Di Sarawak, Malaysia, ada 43.445 anak-anak tanpa kewarganegaraan. Penelitian ini bertujuan memotret kondisi anak buruh migran ilegal tanpa kewarganegaraan di Serawak, Malaysia, serta menjelaskan upaya pemerintah Indonesia untuk melindungi hak-hak mereka. Penelitian ini bersifat normatif-kualitatif dengan observasi dan wawancara mendalam kepada pegawai Konsulat Jenderal dan relawan Indonesia sebagai salah satu metode penggalian data utamanya. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa status tanpa kewarganegaraan menghalangi anak-anak tersebut mengakses hak-haknya yang lain, semisal pendidikan. Sementara itu, pemerintah Indonesia sudah memiliki beberapa aturan tertulis dan berupaya memberikan akses keadilan bagi anak para buruh migran tersebut, termasuk melalui program itsbat nikah di luar negeri. Namun demikian, situasi belum sepenuhnya terkendali karena permasalahan yang begitu kompleks dan mengharuskan keterlibatan banyak pihak, utamanya pemerintah Malaysia dan para pemilik perkebunan. Perlu juga dilakukan upaya yang lebih keras dan terkordinasi agar hak-hak tersebut dapat terpenuhi.)

It should not hurt to be a child: A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Apoorva Gupta ◽  
V.Naveen Shankar ◽  
SV Ravindra
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Right ◽  
Protection Authority

As custodians of children’s hopes and aspirations, we must accept the responsibility for creating an environment that will help children thrive. Child abuse is a major public health problem all over the world. It can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child’s needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting psychological damage. Violence against children, including corporal punishment, is a violation of the rights of the child. It conflicts with the child’s human dignity and the right of the child to physical integrity. As most of the abuse injuries occur in the head and neck, dentists can easily diagnose them and as health care professionals, it is our duty to detect such abuses at an early stage to prevent further harm to the child and counseling of the abusive caretaker. The management of child abuse can be complicated, and often require a multidisciplinary approach, encompass professionals who will identify the cause of the abuse or neglect, treatment of the immediate problems and referral of the child to the relevant child protection authority for action. The involvement of dentists in child protection teams would be beneficial in two ways, dentists would become aware of their role and would assist in the training of physicians and other professionals.

It should not hurt to be a child: A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apoorva Gupta ◽  
V.Naveen Shankar ◽  
SV Ravindra
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Right ◽  
Protection Authority

As custodians of children’s hopes and aspirations, we must accept the responsibility for creating an environment that will help children thrive. Child abuse is a major public health problem all over the world. It can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child’s needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting psychological damage. Violence against children, including corporal punishment, is a violation of the rights of the child. It conflicts with the child’s human dignity and the right of the child to physical integrity. As most of the abuse injuries occur in the head and neck, dentists can easily diagnose them and as health care professionals, it is our duty to detect such abuses at an early stage to prevent further harm to the child and counseling of the abusive caretaker. The management of child abuse can be complicated, and often require a multidisciplinary approach, encompass professionals who will identify the cause of the abuse or neglect, treatment of the immediate problems and referral of the child to the relevant child protection authority for action. The involvement of dentists in child protection teams would be beneficial in two ways, dentists would become aware of their role and would assist in the training of physicians and other professionals.

Children's Rights in Hungary in the Aftermath of the Revolution of 1989

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-559
Author(s):  
Martha Dóczi
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Children's Rights ◽  
Children’S Rights ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Family ◽  
Child Adoption ◽  
Human Rights Act ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Family Code

AbstractThe Hungarian Family Act was adopted in 1952 (Act No. VI.1952. on Marriage, Family and Guardianship) and amended on several occasions. Part one of the Family Code contains the regulations relating to marriage. The second part of the family Code summarizes the rules relating to the family (family, child, adoption, maintenance, custody etc.). The third part of the Family Act deals with guardianship. The other legislation regarding the children's rights are the Child Protection Act and the Decree on Guardianship. (Act XXXI/1997 on the protection of children and on the administration of guardianship affairs.) In 1991 and 1993, Hungary adopted provisions both from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Act LXIV of 1991) and from the European Convention on Human Rights (Act XXXI of 1993).

scholarly journals CHILDREN FOSTER CARE LAW AND PRACTICE: WHAT MALAYSIA CAN LEARN FROM FOSTER CARE (IHTIDHAN) IN JORDAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizah Mohd
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Minor Part ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The Law ◽  
A Minor

Foster care is one of the means of child protection in Malaysia and in many other countries like Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. This is also highlighted in international legal documents like the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (the CRC) which also recognise the Islamic law concept of foster care (kaffalah). Through foster care, a child is placed either in an institution or fostered by individual foster parents. This paper aims at examining the law and practice of individual foster care in Malaysia with a comparative overview of the law and practice in Jordan. The comparison is intended to assist development of better law and practice of foster care in Malaysia where suitable, relevant and necessary. The analysis focuses on certain suitable laws and practice of foster care in Jordan i.e. what Malaysia can learn from foster care in Jordan. The research is basically library research. A minor part of the research also involves interviews with the relevant officers on practices that are not documented. It is hoped that this paper will provide good suggestions for better protection of children in Malaysia through foster care.

scholarly journals ‘Warm Eyes’, ‘Warm Breath’, ‘Heart Warmth’: Using Aroha (Love) and Warmth to Reconceptualise and Work towards Best Interests in Child Protection

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Susan Young ◽  
Margaret McKenzie ◽  
Cecilie Omre ◽  
Liv Schjelderup ◽  
Shayne Walker
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Current Events ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Practice Framework

The attributes ‘warm eyes’, ‘breathe warm air’, ‘heart warmth’ and aroha (love) guide our work in child protection. These quotes are from a young person from the Change Factory 2020, a MFAMILY student in 2020 and Jan Erik Henricksen Key Note at the 4th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference, Alta, Norway 2017 respectively, to describe the way young people and families want workers to be. We reflect on the child rights and family inclusion provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRoC), and the Aotearoa New Zealand (ANZ) legislation Children, Young Persons and their Families Act (1989), in contributing to the best interests of the child. We examine current events in our locations, Aotearoa New Zealand, Norway and Western Australia, as demonstrating that these joint principles are far from universally used in child protection practice. The sole use of Article 3 of the UNCRoC, in particular, often results in excluding families as legitimate stakeholders. In seeking to achieve the best interests of the child, we apply a practice framework to example vignettes. Here, we have added micro-practices to address the identified gaps in relationship building, engagement and enabling practices in working towards the practice of best interests.

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