A model for independent oversight of Secure Care Centres in South Africa: National Preventive Mechanism
A model for independent oversight of Secure Care Centres in South Africa: National Preventive Mechanism
Date
2022
Authors
South African National Preventive Mechanism
Centre for Child
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Volume Title
Publisher
South African National Preventive Mechanism
Abstract
This document sets out a model for the oversight of Secure Care Centres in South Africa, to strengthen child
rights consistent practice. These centres accommodate children who have been referred by orders of the Child
Justice Court, who are awaiting trial, undergoing residential diversion or serving a sentence.
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Keywords
children's rights,
institutional care,
South Africa,
deprivation of liberty