Handbook for professionals and policymakers on justice matters involving child victims and witnesses of crime /

Handbook for professionals and policymakers on justice matters involving child victims and witnesses of crime /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:New York : United Nations, 2009.
Description:1 online resource (vi, 142 pages).
Language:English
Series:Criminal justice handbook series
Criminal justice handbook series.
Subject:
Victims of crimes -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Child witnesses -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Children's rights.
Child witnesses.
Children's rights.
Victims of crimes -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11246465
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Other authors / contributors:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
ISBN:9789210543866
9210543866
9789211302899
9211302897
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Print version record.
Summary:In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the body of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, which are internationally recognized normative principles in that area as developed by the international community since 1950. The Guidelines represent good practice based on the consensus reflected in contemporary knowledge and relevant international and regional norms, standards and principles in the treatment of child victims and witnesses of crime by the criminal justice system. It is intended to serve as guidance for policymakers and professionals dealing with child victims and witnesses of crime, such as judges, medical and support staff, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, social workers, staff of non-governmental organizations and teachers.
Other form:Print version: Handbook for professionals and policymakers on justice matters involving child victims and witnesses of crime [electronic resource]. Vienna : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2009 9789211302899
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • I. The best interests of the child
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the principle of the best interests of the child
  • B. Domestic implementation of the principle of the best interests of the child
  • II. The right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • B. Domestic implementation of the right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • III. The right to be protected from discrimination
  • A. General protection of children from all forms of discrimination
  • B. Positive distinction
  • C. Irrelevance of the child's age as a barrier to participation
  • IV. The right to be informed
  • A. The right to be informed of available assistance and of the role of the child victim and witness in the justice process
  • B. The right to be informed about the status of the case
  • V. The right to be heard and to express views and concerns
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the right of child victims to express views and concerns in criminal proceedings
  • B. Issues on which child victims and witnesses may express their views and concerns
  • VI. The right to effective assistance
  • A. Assistance for the harmonious development of the child
  • B. witnesses in the justice process witnesses in the justice process
  • VII. The right to privacy
  • A. Restricted disclosure
  • B. Restricted attendance
  • VIII. The right to be protected from hardship during the justice process
  • A. Assistance of a support person during the justice process
  • B. Providing certainty about the justice process
  • C. Guaranteeing the expeditiousness of the proceedings
  • D. Developing child-friendly procedures
  • E. Limiting the child's contacts with the justice process
  • F. Exempting the child from being confronted by the accused
  • G. Ensuring child-sensitive questioning and preventing intimidation
  • IX. The right to safety
  • A. Reporting and investigating offences against children
  • B. Protective measures for children involved in the justice process
  • X. The right to reparation
  • XI. The right to special preventive measures
  • A. Judicial prevention of offences against children at risk
  • B. Promoting awareness-raising, information and education for the prevention of offences against children at risk
  • XII. Implementation of the Guidelines
  • A. The training of professionals working with child victims and witnesses of crime
  • B. Cooperation in the enforcement of protective measures for child victims and witnesses
  • Annex. Sources relating to child victims and witnesses of crime.

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