Perspectives on a New Strategy for Child Protection in Africa.

Osagie, Johnsto E.; Akande, Adebowale

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ERIC Number: EJ631421

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Perspectives on a New Strategy for Child Protection in Africa.

Osagie, Johnsto E.; Akande, Adebowale

Early Child Development and Care, v166 p135-48 Feb 2001

Proposes a national protocol to prevent child abuse and neglect in Africa. Suggests that it be: (1) comprehensive, involving contributions from social service, health, legal, and government agencies; (2) community/neighborhood-based, creating an awareness of family environments; (3) child-centered, taking children seriously as individuals; and (4) family-focused, working to improve the functional competency and self-sufficiency of families. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Childrens Rights, Community Role, Emotional Abuse, Family Environment, Family Needs, Family Problems, Family Violence, Foreign Countries, Government Role, National Programs, Public Policy, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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