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| Child
protection |
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UNICEF Philippines/2003/Marcelino |
| Children
in conflict with the law |
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has been an increase in reported cases of child abuse, sexual
exploitation, child labour in hazardous conditions, children
in armed conflict, and children in conflict with the law. UNICEF
works with the Department of Justice, Department of Labor and
Employment, Department of Social Welfare and Development, various
non-governmental organizations and other partners on: |
- Prevention of
and early interventions for child abuse and exploitation
– UNICEF helps provide opportunities for education
through back-to-school schemes, life skills education, and
vocational training
- Services for
the rescue, recovery, and reintegration of children in need
of special protection – UNICEF supports the training
of social workers, setting up alternative parental care
programmes, and surveillance and rescue activities
- Strengthening
networks for child protection – UNICEF helps organize
functional Barangay (Village) Councils for the Protection
of Children, and works with faith-based organizations to
create structures and develop programmes that address child
protection
- Improving legal
protection and justice system for children – UNICEF
supports the training of police officers, judges, and other
members of the justice system; assists initiatives on diversion
and alternatives to detention for children in conflict with
the law; and, provides child-sensitive investigation studios
and court equipment
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