GLOBALLY GUIDE FOR INTERVIEWING CHILD VICTIMS AND WITNESSES

BRIEF PROJECT HISTORY: On 21 and 22 April, 2015, a working session was held in Rabat, under the supervision of the International Organisation of La Francophonie. The IBCR travelled to Morocco to take part in discussions on child victim representation by lawyers, compensation claims and investigative powers and techniques. Through discussions, the practices used in Quebec were recognised for their interview techniques and the services offered to child victims and witnesses.

GOAL:

Facilitate the production of a guide on how to treat child victims and witnesses of criminal acts in Francophone penal justice systems

PARTNERS: International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Réseau international francophone de formation policière (FRANCOPOL, or International Francophone Network for Police Training)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Drafting of a practical guide entitled “Entendre et accompagner l’enfant victime de violences” (Listening to and Assisting Child Victims of Violence) disseminated by the International Organisation of La Francophonie to make adults aware of the need to protect children who are victims of violence . The Guide was launched at the beginning of 2016 It will enable the communication of good practices developed through the participation of several international child protection representatives