Child Protection System "Under Construction" - Four Stories of Children in Need of Protection in Albania was researched and written for Terre des hommes (Tdh) in Albania by Fotis Filippou (external consultant) in collaboration with Tdh staff.
This briefing is centred on four stories of children who have experienced abuse, exploitation and violence, and who have come into contact with child protection and care services in Albania. Through their stories, this study aims to highlight positive elements and progress within the existing system, as well as draw attention to the many remaining gaps.
The report elaborates briefly on the realities of the Child Protection System at the local level, focused especillay on children in street situation, than it ilustrates through four case studies the challanging situation in relation to school integration, child labour, sexual violence and residential institutions as well as children in conflict with law.
The report draws some conclusions and recomandations on how to make the Albanian system of child protection more functional.