The violence committed against children and adolescents is a widespread problem of vast proportions and very serious effects. Despite its prevalence, it can go unnoticed, ignored, and 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 multiply when it comes to children and adolescents in vulnerable situations, such as those with disabilities or in social exclusion. Understanding the reality allows us to systematically and clearly evaluate the state of the issue with rigor and evidence, an exercise of transparency towards citizens and, at the same time, an exercise of honesty (internally and network-wise) that allows all agents, organizations, and entities to learn and make coherent decisions constantly.
To this end, the Strategy for the Eradication of Violence against Childhood and Adolescence 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 ensure and promote respect for their human dignity and physical and psychological integrity.
Our mission. The purpose of the Strategy is to ensure the fulfillment and exercise of the human rights of children to a life free from violence, allowing them to develop their full potential and have a happy childhood. This strategy aims to strengthen the prevention work of all forms of violence, improve detection, and intervene early from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. It will also contribute to consolidating collaboration and cooperation among different actors.
Strategic areas, objectives, and lines of action:
We know about violence.
Everyone is aware of the reality of violence against childhood and adolescence.
Ensure knowledge of the reality of violence against childhood and adolescence, necessary to develop effective and tailored action strategies.
We say no to violence.
Everyone says NO to violence and YES to good treatment.
Create a culture of good treatment and zero tolerance for violence against children and adolescents.
We live in safe environments.
The environments we live and interact in are safe, protect us, and we PARTICIPATE.
Ensure that the environments where children and adolescents live and interact are safe environments.
We are cared for 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 care for us and end violence.
Multidisciplinary, coordinated, and effective approach against violence towards childhood and adolescence.
In compliance with the provisions in section VII.I of the EEVIA and article 21.1 of the LOPIVI, which establish the obligation, by the body responsible for promoting the Strategy, to present an annual evaluation report on the degree of compliance and effectiveness of the Strategy, the "Annual Evaluation Report on the Strategy for the Eradication of Violence against Childhood and Adolescence 2023 and 2024" has been prepared, submitted to the Council of Ministers, and carried out in collaboration with the Ministries of Justice, Interior, Health, Education and Vocational Training, and the Observatory of Childhood.
The purpose of the report is to analyze the degree of execution of the planned measures, assess their effectiveness, and provide statistical data that contribute to the continuous improvement of public policies. The temporal scope of the analysis covers the period 2023-2024. Additionally, it includes the Annex that contains the information generated during the report preparation process.
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