Violence against children and adolescents is a widespread problem of considerable proportions with very serious effects. Despite its prevalence, it may go unnoticed, be overlooked, or even intentionally hidden for multiple reasons. Often, victims of violence do not have access to quality services tailored to their needs and protective of their rights, leading to secondary victimization and complicating or preventing the recovery process. Difficulties are multiplied when it comes to children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability, such as those with disabilities or social exclusion. Understanding the reality allows us to rigorously and systematically assess the state of affairs clearly with evidence, as an exercise in transparency towards the public and, at the same time, an internal and network honesty exercise that allows learning and making coherent decisions for all agents, organizations, and institutions constantly.
To this end, the Strategy for the Eradication of Violence against Children and Adolescents has been created.
Our vision. The fight against violence in childhood is a human rights imperative. To promote the rights of children and adolescents, it is essential to secure and promote the respect of their human dignity and physical and psychological integrity.
Our mission. The purpose of the Strategy is to guarantee the fulfillment and exercise of the human rights of children to a life free from violence, allowing them to develop their full potential and enjoy a happy childhood. This strategy aims to strengthen the work of preventing all forms of violence, improve detection and intervene early from an integral and multidisciplinary approach. It will also help consolidate collaboration and cooperation among different actors.
Strategic areas, objectives, and lines of action:
We understand violence.
We all understand the reality of violence against children and adolescents.
Ensure knowledge of the reality of violence against children and adolescents, which is necessary to develop effective strategies adjusted to it.
We say no to violence.
We all say NO to violence and YES to good treatment.
Create a culture of good treatment and zero tolerance towards violence against children and adolescents.
We live in safe environments.
The environments where we live and interact are safe, protect us, and we PARTICIPATE.
Ensure that the environments where children and adolescents live and interact are safe.
We are assisted when we suffer or commit violence.
We receive quality care when we need it.
Ensure specialized multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents who have suffered or committed violence.
We work together against violence.
Teamwork to better attend to us and end violence.
Multidisciplinary, coordinated, and effective approach against violence towards children and adolescents.
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