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Sevan Minassian1

  • 1Maison de Solenn, Maison des adolescents de l'hôpital Cochin, unité Inserm 11-78, 97, boulevard de Port-Royal, 75014 Paris, France.

Soins. Psychiatrie
|October 19, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Legal experts observe that unaccompanied minors face growing challenges in accessing essential care. This situation highlights critical gaps in support systems for vulnerable children navigating legal and social services.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Protection Law
  • Social Work Practice
  • Human Rights Advocacy

Background:

  • Unaccompanied minors are a vulnerable population requiring specialized legal and social support.
  • Legal experts and child rights advocates play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and well-being of these children.
  • Current systems are facing increasing difficulties in providing adequate care pathways for unaccompanied minors.

Discussion:

  • The "care pathway" for unaccompanied minors is becoming increasingly fragmented and inaccessible.
  • Legal experts, including those within the French ombudsperson's office, are observing significant barriers to care.
  • Collaboration between legal professionals, social workers, and legislative bodies is essential to address these systemic issues.

Key Insights:

  • There is a documented "absence of care" in the support system for unaccompanied minors.
  • Legal experts are actively monitoring and reporting on the difficulties these young individuals encounter.
  • The watchdog role of legal experts is critical in highlighting systemic failures and advocating for improvements.

Outlook:

  • Urgent reforms are needed to ensure comprehensive and accessible care for unaccompanied minors.
  • Strengthening legal frameworks and inter-agency cooperation is paramount.
  • Continued advocacy and monitoring are necessary to uphold the rights and welfare of this population.
Keywords:
child protectionchildren's rightsdroit de l’enfantjustice des mineursjustice for minorsmineur non accompagnéprotection de l’enfanceunaccompanied minor

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