Thousands Of Belgian Children Raised By Incarcerated Parents
Approximately 17,000 children in Belgium are being raised with one or both parents in prison. In Flanders, the number is estimated at 9,000, though exact figures are not strictly tracked. The Commission for Children's Rights stated that aid workers lack sufficient knowledge regarding the specific needs of these children. The organization also noted that prison visits are not always child-friendly and is calling for a more child-centered approach.
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VRT Radio 1
“In België groeien ongeveer 17.000 kinderen op met één of beide ouders in de gevangenis. In Vlaanderen gaan dat om 9.000 kinderen.”
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