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Contents
Development of the concept of Ombudswork
The history of ombudswork
The need for specialised ombudsmen for children
the growth of ombudswork for children
Legal status of ombudswork
Ombudsmen established by special act of parliament
Ombudsmen established through child welfare legislation
Ombudsmen established within existing public bodies
Ombudsmen established and run by NGO's
Functions in Theory
Influencing law, policy and practice
Challenging individual breaches of rights
Encouraging or undertaking research
Promoting awareness of children's rights
Functions in Practice
Providing primarily individual advocacy and representation
Advocating for children as a body with no individual
representation
Essential Characteristics of Ombudswork
Independence
Ability to get the voices of children heard
Accessibility to children
An exclusive focus on children
Statutory powers
Commentary
Main players
Information sources