Children Behind Bars: Youth who are Detained, Incarcerated & Executed

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Summary: This booklet looks at the reasons
why children are incarcerated around
the world & what happens to these
children when they are incarcerated.
It also examines the execution of
youthful offenders. The effects of
incarceration on children are
examined, & strategies for
improvement suggested.Owner: Susan Kilbourne

Articles: 
Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect
Article 4: Implementation of rights
Article 40: Administration of juvenile justice
Organisation: 
Youth Advocate Program International
Web: 
http://www.yapi.org
Tags: 
Individual cases of violations
Reporting to and monitoring the CRC
Link : 

Countries

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