Oxford Handbook of Child Protection Systems

The United Nations developed the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) over 30 years ago to protect children from human rights violations. This Handbook describes and analyzes how 50 countries from every continent have devised measures for child protection, including legislative responses, public administrative systems, and social service networks. It suggests a global typology of child protection systems consisting of five ideal types that emphasize protection against various risks to childhood and represent the focal point for government intervention in the lives of families.

Format: Hardback
Length: 976 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Over three decades ago, the United Nations established the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), a groundbreaking document that underscores the critical importance of safeguarding children from a diverse array of human rights violations. Among these rights are the fundamental entitlement to be free from abuse and neglect at the hands of parents or other caregivers, as well as the responsibility of states to develop effective protective measures.

It is worth noting that how nations perceive harm and define childhood can vary significantly across the globe. This Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive exploration and analysis of the diverse approaches taken by 50 countries from every continent, excluding Antarctica, to implement child protection measures as emphasized in the UNCRC. By examining the legislative responses, public administrative systems, and social service networks put in place by these nations, the Handbook seeks to shed light on the multifaceted strategies employed to safeguard children against maltreatment and exploitation.

In synthesizing data from around the world, the authors propose a global typology of child protection systems. This typology consists of five ideal types that serve as the focal point for government intervention in the lives of families. These ideal types encompass child exploitation protective systems, child deprivation protective systems, child maltreatment protective systems, child well-being protective systems, and child rights protective systems. Each type is designed to address a specific range of risks to childhood and represents a crucial dimension of government intervention.

The Handbook is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and policymakers engaged in the pursuit of crafting thoughtful and effective state responses to children's needs. By providing a comprehensive overview of the diverse approaches taken by different countries, the Handbook fosters a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in child protection and encourages the development of policies and practices that prioritize the well-being and rights of children worldwide.

Weight: 1926g
Dimension: 263 x 191 x 60 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197503546