Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 47 n. 2 Rio de Janeiro 2004
Abstract
Since children have been acknowledged as an autonomous social group, it has become necessary to create adequate laws to protect their fundamental rights, including the right to education, health, and affection. However, despite significant progress for childhood worldwide, children's fundamental rights are still not ensured. It is thus important to reflect on the way laws for the protection of children have developed, analyzing their original objectives and principles and the means used in their enforcement. This article discusses the role of the Commissions for the Protection of Minors at Social Risk in Portugal.
Keywords: childhood, children at risk, Commission for the Protection of Minors
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582004000200007
Children at risk: the role of Commissions for the Protection of Minors in Portugal
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