Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse
Publisher: Council of Europe Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Strasbourg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 65
ISBN-13: 9789287175724
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Child sexual abuse; Prevention; Child pornography; Child prostitution; Jeugdbescherming; Seksuele mishandeling; Uitbuiting; Kinderen
Work titles: Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (2007)
Description: "This convention aims to prevent the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, protect child victims of sexual offences and prosecute perpetrators. With an emphasis on respecting the rights of children and keeping their best interests in the forefront, the convention covers preventive measures; criminal offences, including several entirely new offences, such as 'child grooming'; protective measures and assistance to child victims and their families; 'child-friendly' procedures for investigation and prosecution which are adapted to children's special needs; intervention programmes or measures for child sex offenders; recording and storing of data on convicted sex offenders; international co-operation and a monitoring mechanism."--Back cover.
Notes: Also issued in French as: Convention du Conseil de l'Europe pour la protection des enfants contre l'exploitation et les abus sexuels.