CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A STUDY IN THE ITÁ PASO NEIGHBORHOOD OF ENCARNACIÓN, PARAGUAY

Authors

  • Delssy Santa Cruz Universidad Nacional de Itapúa (UNI) - Paraguay
  • María Casilda Alvarenga Universidad Nacional de Itapúa (UNI) - Paraguay

Keywords:

Protection, participation, childhood, adolescence

Abstract

This article analyzes the participation of Civil Society in the protection of Children and Adolescents in the Ita Paso neighborhood of Encarnación, Paraguay. A mixed study was carried out that included interviews, surveys and focus groups. The results reveal limited knowledge of existing protection systems, as well as the existence of various risks faced by children and adolescents. Strategies are proposed to strengthen the participation of Civil Society in the protection of children and adolescents.

Author Biographies

Delssy Santa Cruz, Universidad Nacional de Itapúa (UNI) - Paraguay

Dra. en Ciencias Jurídicas. Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas, Universidad Nacional de Itapúa. dmsantacruz@derecho.uni.edu.py

María Casilda Alvarenga, Universidad Nacional de Itapúa (UNI) - Paraguay

Magíster en Planificación Estratégica para el Desarrollo Nacional. Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas, Universidad Nacional de Itapúa. malvarenga@uni.edu.py

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

Santa Cruz, D., & Alvarenga, M. C. (2025). CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A STUDY IN THE ITÁ PASO NEIGHBORHOOD OF ENCARNACIÓN, PARAGUAY. Acinnet - Journal, Academic Mobility and Innovation, 10(1), 161–173. Retrieved from https://periodicos.unis.edu.br/acinnet/article/view/971

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): ACINNET Journal

Section

Artigos