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Advancing Children's Rights in Detention: A Model for International Reform

Advancing Children's Rights in Detention: A Model for International Reform

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The UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty highlights the poor experiences of children in detention, emphasizing the urgent need for reform. This original book proposes a child-centred model of detention that fulfills the rights of the child under the five themes of provision, protection, participation, preparation, and partnership. Drawing on Ireland's experience of transforming law, policy, and practice, it demonstrates how children's rights can be implemented in detention, making a powerful argument for a progressive, rights-based approach.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press


The United Nations Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty shed light on the harrowing experiences of numerous children in detention, underscoring the pressing urgency for reform. By adopting a child-centered approach to detention that upholds the rights of children as outlined in the five themes of provision, protection, participation, preparation, and partnership, this groundbreaking book offers a practical roadmap for transformation. Drawing from Ireland's remarkable journey of legal, policy, and practice transformation, the book seamlessly blends theory with real-life experiences, providing a compelling case study of how children's rights can be effectively implemented in detention settings. This significant reform case study presents a compelling argument for a progressive, rights-based approach to child detention, with valuable insights into how theory can be translated into practical action. With its international relevance, this book is a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates alike, contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve the well-being and rights of children in detention.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529213218

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