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of force with respect to children deprived of liberty, and the existence of standards
and norms concerning disciplinary measures and procedures with respect to children
deprived of their liberty.
12. Enhancing effective co-ordination mechanisms and cooperation
between different services in charge of law enforcement, justice and
social welfare
96.
States are urged to review law, policy and practical measures to ensure effective
coordination and cooperation between child justice sectors, different services in
charge of law enforcement and the social welfare and education sectors. To this aim, it
is important to clearly delineate the responsibilities of different actors and institutions,
to develop mechanisms for formal cooperation between stakeholders, and properly
allocate resources.
13.
Establishing and strengthening accountability mechanisms
97.
States are urged to revise their laws, policies and procedures to promote
accountability for incidents of violence against children within the juvenile justice
system. States should undertake public investigations into all serious reports of
violence against children at any stage of the juvenile justice system, carried out by
persons of integrity and adequately funded and completed without undue delay.
98.
States must ensure accountability of public officials who are found to be
responsible for violence against children, through termination of employment,
workplace disciplinary measures and criminal justice investigations where
appropriate.
99.
States should provide for redress and compensation for child victims and
witnesses of violence within the juvenile justice system. This may include developing
mechanisms to allow for claims of damage against the State, ensuring that victim
compensation schemes are adequately funded, and strengthening effective support
services for child victims of violence within the juvenile justice system.
100. States should create mechanisms to involve the media in the process aimed at
ensuring that the community at large supports Government efforts to prevent and
respond to violence against children within the juvenile justice system.
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