Protecting Children in the Philippines: A System- focused Overview of Policy and Practice

Steven Roche, Florence Flores-Pasos

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    Abstract

    This chapter explains the policies and practices of child protection in the Philippines. While the country is experiencing rapid economic, social, and political transformations, there is increasing international awareness of the need for children to be protected from neglect and abuse, particularly in circumstances of significant poverty, inequality, and deprivation. Filipino children experience a strong sense of familial belonging and community connectedness, with a high degree of social and cultural significance placed on the family. However, maltreatment and exploitation are the core risks to the Filipino youth, which are followed by other risks such as child labour, child trafficking, extra-judicial killings, and natural disasters.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Child Protection Systems
    EditorsJill Duerr Berrick, Neil Gilbert, Marit Skivenes
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherMelbourne: Oxford University Press
    Chapter42
    Pages851-876
    Number of pages26
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)9780197503577
    ISBN (Print)9780197503546
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

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