Roadmap VAC (2027-2031)

Highlights

The Roadmap provides a shared strategic framework for prioritizing, coordinating, and implementing interventions to prevent and respond to violence against children in Romania. The document was developed based on the findings of the studies on violence against children, consultation with public institutions, professional and non-governmental organizations, as well as the views and perspectives shared by children.  

The Roadmap includes 7 strategic directions, 26 priority outcomes, and 57 actions aimed at strengthening the legislative framework and inter-institutional coordination mechanisms, developing integrated multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary child-friendly services, enhancing the capacity of professionals, and promoting positive parental practices. The document also supports prevention and early intervention across all settings where children live and interact, while promoting the use of data and evidence to inform decision-making. Through the proposed measures, the Roadmap seeks to ensure that every child benefits from stronger protection from violence at home, at school, in the community, and online.   

The document was developed within the project "Strengthening the response to violence against children through better informed policies and enhanced institutional capacity", funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument, at the request of the National Authority for the Protection of Child Rights and Adoption within the Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity of Romania and the Ministry of Justice of Poland and implemented with technical assistance provided by UNICEF Romania and UNICEF Poland.