Handbook of the European Union Agency for fundamental rights (FRA) - « Children deprived of parental care found in an EU Member State other than their own. A guide to enhance child protection focusing on victims of trafficking »

Source : FRA

Date : 13/06/2019

Description :

«  Children deprived of parental care found in another EU Member State other than their own aims to strengthen the response of all relevant actors for child protection. The protection of those girls and boys is paramount and an obligation for EU Member States, derived from the international and European legal framework. The guide includes a focus on child victims of trafficking and children at risk, implementing an action set forth in the 2017 Communication stepping up EU action against trafficking in human beings, and takes into account identified patterns, including with respect to the gender specificity of the crime.

Through a set of “10 actions” the guide provides practical suggestions on how to identify, refer and support children, elaborating on how to implement principles such as the right of the child to be heard and how to ensure their best interests when deciding on a durable solution. The guide provides practical information to enhance national and transnational cooperation within the EU and on the support relevant EU agencies can provide, including for countering the impunity that fosters child trafficking. Professionals, such as law enforcement and judicial authorities, social workers, health professionals, child protection officers, guardians, judges, lawyers, or Central Authorities established under the Brussels IIa Regulation, but also authorities defining procedures and protocols, can benefit from this guidance. Enhancing cooperation within the EU and promoting a fundamental rights approach of all actors involved will strengthen the protection of all children deprived of parental care, including child victims of trafficking, and contribute to prevention efforts.  »

Contents :

FOREWORD

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

SCOPE OF THE GUIDE

PART 1 : LEGAL AND CHILD PROTECTION FRAMEWORK

1.1. Legal framework

1.2. Child rights principles

1.3. Integrated child protection systems

PART 2 : 10 NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR PROTECTION

Action 1 : Detect, identify and refer the child

Action 2 : Appoint a guardian

Action 3 : Hear the child

Action 4 : Assess the child’s best interests

Action 5 : Coordinate all actors within the Member State

Action 6 : Respond to protection needs

Action 7 : Establish jurisdiction and transnational cooperation

Action 8 : Support the child during judicial proceedings

Action 9 : Determine and implement durable solutions

Action 10 : Monitor the well-being of the child

ANNEX 1 : LEGAL REFERENCES

ANNEX 2 : SELECTED LITERATURE AND CASE LAW

ANNEX 3 : CONTACT LIST

ANNEX 4 : AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT RESPONSIBLE BODIES SHOULD DO

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