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Working Protocol for Child Protection Workers

Document number
2420
Date
2010
Title
Working Protocol for Child Protection Workers
Author/publisher
United Nation Children's Fund, Terre des hommes, Albanian Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
Availability
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Document type(s)
Guidelines/Recommendations, Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
Child Trafficking, Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, Best Interests Principle, Child Victims of Trafficking, Separated Migrant Children, Unaccompanied minors, Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Child protection systems, Family reunification, Guardian, Family Tracing, Age Assessment, Freedom from Detention, Interim Care, Integration, Adoption,
Summary
The transition of the Albanian society towards a new political, economic and social model still presents challenges related to the establishment and development of a child, family and community protection network. Violation and failure to respect children’s rights do not simply bring about physical and psychological consequences, but they affect in particular one’s character and create the premises for the future citizen to grow up under the weight of constant fear, suppression and self-exclusion. This Working Protocol for Child Protection Workers is an important publication that lays the ground for a well-organized and continuous child care so that they, as vulnerable beings, do not fall victim to their natural helplessness. The assessment of risk, children’s needs and the response to them through public policies and through the central, local and regional institutions attests to the priorities of the Albanian state and Albanian government regarding Child Protection. Over the years the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities has developed a number of initiatives of a strategic, legal and institutional character, which address different phenomena that affect the individuals, family and community.
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