Every day millions of children in developing countries face adversities of many kinds, yet there is a shortage of sound evidence concerning their plight and an

This volume provides an understanding of how systems of child protection evolve in disparate cultural, social and economic contexts. Using the former Soviet Uni

This book examines how child protection law has been shaped by the transition to late modernity and how it copes with the ever-changing concept of risk. The boo

to establish impact, attributing observed changes in welfare to the intervention, while identifying key factors of success. Impact evaluations are aimed at prov

Many international and national charters and declarations have sought to define and protect the rights of children and ensure their safety. Although many Africa