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End Child Detention in Asylum and Immigration Systems Act
Abstract:
This act aims to prohibit the detention of asylum-seeking children worldwide and establish child-sensitive, community-based alternatives that protect the rights, dignity, and well-being of migrant children and their families.
Description:
Initiative Title: End Child Detention in Asylum and Immigration Systems Act
Description:
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Global Ban on Immigration Detention of Children:
Prohibit the detention of any person under 18 years of age for immigration or asylum reasons, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. No exceptions shall be made for nationality or status. -
Family Unity Without Incarceration:
Ensure families are not separated or detained. Governments must provide community-based alternatives that allow children to remain with their parents in safe, non-custodial environments during immigration proceedings. -
Rights-Based Case Management Systems:
Implement individualized case support services that guide families through legal processes while safeguarding children’s education, health, and psychosocial needs. -
Independent Monitoring and Child Welfare Oversight:
Establish national and international child protection agencies with the power to inspect, report on, and intervene in immigration facilities where children are present. -
Safe Reception Centers and Transitional Housing:
Invest in welcoming centers designed for short-term care of migrant children and families. These must meet high standards of child protection and be staffed by trained social workers and pediatric professionals. -
Legal Representation and Due Process Guarantees:
Guarantee all asylum-seeking children access to legal representation, interpretation, and trauma-informed hearings. Prioritize child-friendly legal environments. -
Psychosocial and Educational Support:
Ensure uninterrupted access to schooling, play, healthcare, and counseling for migrant children during migration and asylum procedures. -
Regional Cooperation and Support:
Provide financial and technical support to low-income countries to build humane reception and care systems for refugee and migrant children.
Possible Outcomes and Implications:
- Human Rights Compliance: Aligns national policies with international child rights standards.
- Trauma Prevention: Protects children from psychological harm associated with detention.
- Improved Asylum Outcomes: Family-centered processes increase compliance and engagement with legal procedures.
- Global Reputation and Leadership: Sets a new ethical norm in migration governance.
- Long-Term Integration Success: Children are better positioned to thrive in host societies when protected early.
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