Abandonment of minors

Child abandonment in the Dominican Republic is a social problem that seriously affects the development and well - being of children and adolescents. This phenomenon manifests itself in various ways and has significant legal implications.

Definition and Types of Abandonment:

• Abandonment is not limited to the abandonment physics of less. May include the negligence in the satisfaction of their basic needs, the lack of emotional care and the omission in the protection of their derechos.
• Types of abandonment include:
  • Physical abandonment: Leaving the minor without supervision or care.
  • Emotional neglect: Ignoring the child's emotional needs.
  • School dropout: No to guarantee la assistance school of the minor.
  • Abandonment doctor: No provide the necessary health care.

Legal Framework in the Dominican Republic:

• The protection of children's rights is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Dominican Republic and the Law 136 am - 03 pm Dress for System Protection and Fundamental Rights of Children and Adolescents.
  • This law establishes the obligations of the Parents and guardians, and defines the protection measures that must be adopted in cases of abandonment.
  • Within this law, articles are established that dictate the actions to be taken in case of abandonment.
  • Institutions such as the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) play a fundamental role in protecting children in situations of abandonment.

Consequences of Abandonment:

• Abandonment has serious consequences for the physical, emotional and social development of children, and can cause trauma, mental health problems and difficulties in social integration.
• Furthermore, abandonment can expose children to risky situations, such as labor exploitation, sexual abuse, and crime.

Protective Measures:

• In a situation of abandonment, Dominican authorities can adopt various protection measures, such as:
  • Family foster care: Placing the minor in a substitute home.
  • Institutional care: Placing the minor in a protection center.
  • Adoption: Finding a permanent family for the child.

Challenges and Challenges:

• The fight against child abandonment in the Dominican Republic faces significant challenges, such as a lack of resources, weak institutions, and the persistence of socioeconomic factors that contribute to this phenomenon.
• It is essential to strengthen public policies, improve coordination between institutions, and promote a culture of protecting children's rights.

It is necessary for Dominican society as a whole to commit to protecting abandoned children, guaranteeing their right to a full and safe development.