Children's Rights

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Rehabilitation for Youth in Conflict with the Law (Diversion) (Service)

The provincial Department of Social Development, along with non-profit organisations, runs a number of diversion programmes for children who have run foul of the law. >

Help when a Child has been Arrested (Service)

Who classifies as a child? What are the rights of children who are arrested? What can a parent/guardian do to help a child who has been arrested? What can I do if my child is being treated inappropriately? Where can I find out more about ... >

Kids Rights (Public Information)

This document sets out children's rights in an easy-to-read format. >

Law Talk for Children: Play your Part (Public Information)

(File type: pdf; size: 341 KB)

This information booklet explains to children what their rights are and looks at how different laws affect them. It also provides practical suggestions on how children can access the justice and legal system and where they can go for help. >

The content on this page was last updated on 27 November 2007

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