Summary: The report builds upon the 2006 UN Study on Violence against Children, which remains a foundational document for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children in all settings, including within the juvenile justice system. This report describes the current situation of violence against children in the juvenile justice system, identifies the risks of violence to which children are exposed and analyses the systemic factors which contribute to violence. It provides a number of recommended strategies to prevent and respond to violence.

Further Information

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/A-HRC-21-25_en-1.pdf

Organisation:

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Articles:

Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect

Article 40: Administration of juvenile justice

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Countries

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