Current legal developments in child protection

Vol. 27 Iss. 1 pp. 135–141 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101
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Abstract

The author analyzes key issues of the current discussion on the social protection of children in Germany in the context of the legal reforms. Due to the fact that public and professional policy debate began with a discussion of the sensational cases special attention is paid to phenomena such as neglect and sexual abuse. It is noted that for the first time the proposed measures are aimed at the prevention of child neglect. Based on the analysis of cases of child abuse in some institutions and the activities of the "Round Table of the Federal Government", reforms were proposed and amendments were made to the Federal Law on the Social Protection of the Child (Bundeskinderschutzgesetz). These changes are of great importance for social work, especially with regard to its professionalization. In conclusion, the findings and assessment of the events taking place were presented.

Keywords

child protection, child sexual abuse, early intervention, German federal child protection act, development of professional help in Germany

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