Community-based child protection mechanisms

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Groups, networks of people or community managed arrangements that support the protection and well-being of children both in normal times and in emergencies, who are at risk (prevention and/or response and mitigation). Examples include:

  • Child Welfare Committees;
  • traditional courts;
  • faith-based groups that support vulnerable children;
  • youth groups that work to prevent children from abusing drugs and alcohol;
  • extended families or communities looking after each other; and
  • Safe spaces for children that provide an opportunity for them to share and exchange experiences and receive support.
  • Community managed child centred spaces (CCS) or other protective arrangements/ groups in time of emergencies.

Certain formal and informal structures, functions and capacities that have been assembled to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children.