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France Debates Child Adoption Secrecy Laws

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France is considering implementing stricter checks on individuals working with children to prevent sexual violence and abuse. The proposal aims to better protect children who have experienced violence, with a focus on background checks for those in early childhood and child protection roles. Over 4,800 individuals in these sectors have already undergone such checks. A new decree published in the official journal makes complete physical and mental health diagnostics mandatory for children under social assistance. The Aide Sociale à l'Enfance (ASE) currently manages 385,000 children and adolescents. The regulation aims to improve health monitoring within the social aid system. Data from the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence Against Children indicates 160,000 minors are victims of sexual violence annually in France.

France is considering implementing stricter checks on individuals working with children to prevent sexual violence and abuse. The proposal aims to better protect children who have experienced violence, with a focus on background checks for those in early childhood and child protection roles. Over 4,800 individuals in these sectors have already undergone such checks. A new decree published in the official journal makes complete physical and mental health diagnostics mandatory for children under social assistance. The Aide Sociale à l'Enfance (ASE) currently manages 385,000 children and adolescents. The regulation aims to improve health monitoring within the social aid system. Data from the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence Against Children indicates 160,000 minors are victims of sexual violence annually in France. The risk of assault is reportedly three times higher for this demographic. Associations prefer the British system, which allows the child to find their mother at age 18. Éric Pilardo, founder of a collective, is calling for a cross-party bill to address this societal issue.

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child protection sexual abuse prevention background checks

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Sud Radio

“Alors l'essentiel c'est quoi ? Commencer à protéger plus fort, plus vite, en faisant des contrôles d'honorabilité sur les antécédents. C'est ce qu'on a fait et d'ailleurs j'ai trouvé plus de 4 800 personnes dans la petite enfance et la protection de l'enfant.”

France Bleu Paris

“un diagnostic complet de l'état physique et mental des enfants devient obligatoire par un décret paru hier au journal officiel. L'Aze s'occupe aujourd'hui de 385 000 enfants et adolescents.”

RAI Radio 3

“da l'Ikbsa che possiede un patrimonio immenso nel panorama delle istituzioni italiane.”

France Bleu Paris

“Les personnes qui travaillent aux côtés d'enfants handicapés devront désormais présenter... d'honorabilité. C'est déjà le cas dans les secteurs de la protection de l'enfance et de l'accueil des jeunes enfants.”

France Info

“Dans le modèle proposé, qui est celui qui existe en Allemagne, un juge tranche si la mère veut s'opposer à la levée du secret. Les associations préféraient le système britannique.”

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