SENEGAL | AFRICA
Child Protection Unit within the Ministry of the Interior (Special procedures for dealing with child victims of sexual abuse)
Type of Measure
Institutional mechanisms
Form of Violence
Sexual harassment;
Sexual violence
Brief Description
A child protection unit within the Ministry of the Interior handles cases involving child victims of sexual abuse, taking into account the specific needs and interests of the child. The officers of this unit are given specific training on how to deal with and provide aftercare to minors. Hearings involving child victims of sexual abuse or any other form of violence are held in camera to prevent further trauma and victimization.
Source of Information
CEDAW/C/SEN/3-7 para. 52
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