DRAFT WHO WILL PROTECT THE CHILDREN? THE UNTOLD STORY OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAMS1 Michal Gilad* Abstract Witness protection programs originated in the 80’s to protect middle-aged Mafia affiliated witnesses. However‚ over the last decade‚ a new generation of witnesses emerged. They are youthful‚ risk taking and vulnerable to intimidation. They are also vital for the effective prosecution of modern forms of crime involving a subculture of juveniles‚ which adults find
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Understand how to communicate with children‚ young people and adults 2.1‚ Explain the skills needed to communicate with children and young people. To be able to effectively communicate with children and young people you must first understand how to speak appropriately for the Childs age level‚ cognitive level or language ability. For example‚ while speaking to a child which has English as an Additional Language‚ you would need to speak slower‚ with lots more annunciation and facial expression.
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procedures within own UK home nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. There are many policies and procedures within the UK that outline the current legislation and guidelines to help with safeguarding children and young people. The Children Act 1989 The integral part of this act is to maintain the child is at the forefront of decisions; the best option in relation to the child’s welfare will be taken into account when deciding the best course of action for the child/young person’s
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important role in the safeguarding of children and young people within the care setting. The most well-known of these is the Children’s Act 1989‚ and the revision of it in 2004‚ which includes the Every Child Matter policies. The Children’s Act 1989 came into full force in the latter months of 1991 and introduced several new key principles that included: • The concept of Parental Responsibility; • The ability for unmarried parents to share the responsibility of caring for the child by agreement with
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or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 Diversity: Diversity means that every individual is different and unique. No matter what your language‚ race‚ sexual orientation‚ gender‚ age‚ religion or physical ability‚ we all form one diverse group. You will never find two people exactly the same as everyone is from different backgrounds and walks of life. I see a diverse group in my setting as all the children are from different backgrounds. I personally think that children need to understand
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Unit 025 Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people. Outcome 1 Understand the main legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people. Current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies & procedures: “The Children Act 1989 An Act to reform the law relating to children; to provide for local authority services for children in need and others; to amend the law with respect to children’s homes‚ community homes‚ voluntary homes and voluntary
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affect the safeguarding of children & young people. These are listed below. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) This treaty consists of 54 articles‚ each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated‚ physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation & abuse’. Article 36 states that ‘children should be protected
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relationships between children‚ young people and adults. We are all more likely to communicate information with one another if we have positive relationships. Using good communication creates a positive environment for all pupils‚ staff and parents; from which everyone benefits. However positive relationships are not achieved over night or by chance as they take time to develop and require certain aspects to maintain the positivity. By creating positive relationships‚ children/pupils feel safer‚ more
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History of Child Protective Services Abstract The purpose of this research paper was to examine the history of child protective services and the changes made to better help families and protect children. This research will illustrate how efforts have been made to improve child protection. The research will illustrate eras of child protection until today’s foster care regulations and benefits. Research also indicates that child maltreatment continues to be a social issue that needs addressed
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with examples the kinds of influences that affect children and young people. Different kinds of influences within each area Example of how the influence could affect children and young people Background Parent and child stable relationship‚ love‚ affection‚ family values‚ quality time It could affect their future relationships with partners and also their own children but if they do receive its showing them how a parent / child relationships should and can be because they went
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