By ISPCAN Office | ISPCAN Office
ISPCAN partnered with local Judges, law enforcement, pediatricians, social workers and child welfare experts to address the pressing issues of sex trafficking and sex tourism in the Caribbean Region. The conference of over 250 international and local delegates was attended by the Prime Minister. The latest academic research was disseminated to practitioners within the region to drive social change.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
Juvenile Justice
The conference explored the challenges and innovations regarding child appropriate justice, including processes for the management of court proceedings involving child victims and/or witnesses to prevent the violations of the rights of children and to respect their unique vulnerabilities. Experts defined current investigative practices of law enforcement responding to situations involving child victims who must report matters to them. They recommend ways to equip judicial systems and law enforcement professionals to meet the unique needs of children in conflict with the law and children with disabilities who must interface with the justice sector. Delegates examined the emergence of adoption and surrogacy in the Caribbean in the absence of surrogacy laws and explored the broad applicability of justice for children in these unique circumstances and how such cases are processed from a child rights perspective.
Innovative Therapy and Support
Conference delegates shared proven psycho-social strategies used by psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, parenting experts and survivors to build resilience move toward recovery. Recommend play and/or art therapy, music, life coaching and other strategies and interventions for assisting children experiencing abuse and neglect such as street children, children within high-conflict divorce and children navigating loss and grief were also explored at the conference.
Human Trafficking and Sex Tourism
Experts described the landscape of child trafficking and sex tourism within the Caribbean, including forms of abuse, pervasiveness, impact and strategies to remedy the problem. Delegates utilized unique perspectives and case studies to highlight success recognizing, preventing and treating the adverse effects of child trafficking and sex tourism.
Public Health Prevention Campaigns
Delegates discussed public education, messaging and social media campaigns and strategies designed to promote healthy practices to positively impact children within the Caribbean.
Impact of Child Abuse and Violence on Development
CAN Professionals identified adverse childhood experiences such as corporal punishment, bullying and gang violence occurring within homes, schools and communities within the Caribbean and around the world. Describe the impact on development through adulthood and present viable solutions for prevention, response and treatment.
Systems of Professionalism and Accountability within the Child Protection Sector
Experts presented effective accountability policy and practice for professionals in the child protection sector. Describe how these systems implement checks and balance, maintain viability and overcome challenges to ensure children are properly protected, nurtured and treated.
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