Children Flashcards
What are the 6 key legislations for Children? *
- The Children and Young Persons’ Act (which includes Beyong Parental Control) ***
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
- Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
- Penal Code **
- Vulnerable Adults Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
What are the components that constitute to ill-treatment of children under The Children and Young Adults’ Act?
- Physical Abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional and Psychological Abuse
What are the fundamental principles behind the Children and Young Persons Act?
- The parents or guardian of a child or young person are primarily responsible for the care and welfare of the child or young person; and they should discharge their responsibilities to promote the welfare of the child or young person.
- In all matters relating to the administration or application of this Act, the welfare and best interests of the child or young person shall be the first and paramount consideration.
What is the aim of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction?
To protect the best interests of children from the undesirable effects of trans-border parental abduction and retention. It provides an avenue for the children to be returned and for trans-border custodial disputes to be resolved.
What are the functions and Principles of Youth Court? **
- Youth Court Jurisdiction is over children and young persons
- It promotes shared responsibility through engaging families, and partnering the community
- It balances the best interests of the child with public safety and treats institutionalisation as a last resort
- It seeks to remove children and young persons from undesirable surroundings, and securing proper provision for his education and training
- Youth Court handles Youth Arrest Cases, Beyond Parental Control Cases and Protection Cases
Describe the rehabilitation orders under CYPA **
- Probation order for a period of 6 months to 3 years
- Maximum of 240 hours of community service under the Community Service Order
- Detention of up to 6 months with a probation of up to 3 months
- Weekend Detention of up to a maximum of 26 weeks
- Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre for a period of not more than 3 years
Name the Contemporary issues relating to children
- Rising influence of internet on children and adolescent
- Increased sexuality exposure
- Growing trend of HIV infection amongst youth
- Reluctance of youths to use or respond to traditional outreach services
- Rising cases of c and yp’s being Beyond Parental Control
- Increase in the number of child abuse cases
What are the definition of “Child” and “Young Person” under CYPA?
Child is defined as an individual below 14 years of age
Young person is defined as an individual between 14 years to below 16 years of age.
What are the types of child abuse?
- Physical Abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional and Psychological Abuse
What are the Powers of Youth Court with regard to children and young person in need of care or protection?
- Order the parent or guardian to enter into a bond to exercise proper care and guardianship of the child or young person
- Order the child or young person to be committed to the care of a fit person
- Order the child or young person to be committed to place of temporary care and protection
- Order the child or young person to be placed under the supervision of a protector, an approved welfare officer or any other person appointed by the Court
