In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the body of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, which are internationally recognized normative principles in that area as developed by the international community since 1950. The Guidelines represent good practice based on the consensus reflected in contemporary knowledge and relevant international and regional norms, standards and principles in the treatment of child victims and witnesses of crime by the criminal justice system. It is intended to serve as guidance for policymakers and professionals dealing with child victims and witnesses of crime, such as judges, medical and support staff, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, social workers, staff of Non-Governmental organisations and teachers.
| ISBN: | 9789211302899 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2010 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 148 pages |
| Genres: |
Causes and prevention of crime |
In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the body of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, which are internationally recognized normative principles in that area as developed by the international community since 1950. The Guidelines represent good practice based on the consensus reflected in contemporary knowledge and relevant international and regional norms, standards and principles in the treatment of child victims and witnesses of crime by the criminal justice system. It is intended to serve as guidance for policymakers and professionals dealing with child victims and witnesses of crime, such as judges, medical and support staff, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, social workers, staff of Non-Governmental organisations and teachers.
Handbook for Professionals and Policymakers on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime features in the following genres: Causes and prevention of crime
Handbook for Professionals and Policymakers on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime is available in Paperback
Handbook for Professionals and Policymakers on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Handbook for Professionals and Policymakers on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime has 148 pages