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Strengthening Child Protection Systems: Family-Based Interventions

This consultation explores the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) approach to strengthening child protection systems through family-based interventions. It discusses the IRC's definition of child protection systems and outlines their strategic priorities for strengthening them. The consultation also focuses on the Healing Families program, which aims to improve caregiver capacity to care for and protect children in emergencies. Through home visits and support networks, this program contributes to the overall strengthening of child protection systems. The discussion includes testimonials from Syrian refugee mothers and fathers, highlighting the urgent need for these interventions. The consultation concludes with recommendations for action.

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Strengthening Child Protection Systems: Family-Based Interventions

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  1. Strengthening child protection systems in emergencies through family-based interventions12 June 2013 UNHCR NGO ConsultationsDaisuke Funai Child and Youth Protection and Development Unit

  2. The IRC’s approach to CP Systems Strengthening • the • IRC’s definition of child protection systems The set of coordinated formal and informal components that together form an environment that protects children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and supports their wellbeing.

  3. The IRC’s approach to CP Systems Strengthening • Strengthening the capacity of public institutions, community-based organizations, and other service providers • Fostering linkages between stakeholders and duty bearers • Strengthening the capacity of families • Generating evidence and developing tools

  4. The IRC’s strategic priorities for strengthening child protection systems Social Workforce Strengthening Healing Families

  5. Overview of Healing Families • The goal • To improve caregiver capacity to care for and protect children in their care. • Core program model components • discussion and skill building sessions for caregivers • home visits • support networks among caregivers

  6. How Can Healing Families Interventions Contribute to CP System Strengthening? Family

  7. Why Healing Families in Emergencies? “Because we are in a state of psychological distress, we beat our children. Before we didn’t, but now we do.” ---Quotation from focus group discussion with Syrian refugee mothers. “My son was asking repeatedly for something that I couldn’t give him. I was very frustrated, I lost my job, I have no money, and I cannot help my family. So I started beating my son again and again. It’s like I wanted to kill him. I finally crushed him on the floor. Now he is sick, he is still in bed. It’s like he has some brain damage.” --- Quotation from focus group discussion with Syrian refugee fathers.

  8. Recommendations Thank you.

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