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This article discusses the importance of safety and stability to healthy child development and reviews the research on the risks associated with maltreatment and the foster care experience in the United States.
A handbook that includes examples of the many ways in which Parliaments and their members around the world have responded to the challenges of child protection through laws, policies, advocacy and other means. It also describes how Parliaments and their members can gain a clearer understanding of what their contribution can be, and equips them with the knowledge and tools they require to make that contribution.
Practice guidance on how to communicate with children and young people who have experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
This manual - the first in a series - provides an overview of the problem of child abuse and neglect and the prevention and intervention processes.
Discusses approaches to protecting at-risk children in five Asian countries. Identifies programming and policy measures that effectively address child abuse. Emphasis on committing all levels of society to coordinated practical response.
An overview of the largest longitudinal investigation of institutionalized children less than 2 years old ever conducted.
A policy paper that presents a holistic view of child sexual abuse and exploitation examining all the situations where children are sexually abused.
Minimum standards for counseling center and child hotline responding to abuse, exploitation and neglect in Romania.
This paper outlines the International Save the Children Alliance’s position on residential care. It addresses the proliferation of residential care, its negative impact on children and the need for international attention. The paper presents the work of Save the Children and other agencies in order to highlight relevent issues and to provide a guide for those working with separated children.
Training module outlining key principles concerning the protection of children affected by armed conflict and displacement. Topics include legal frameworks, identifying protection issues, threats to children in emergencies, and promoting healthy child development.