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negative consequences of corporal punishment of children, and promote positive, nonviolent forms of discipline.
Follow-up to the United Nations Study on Violence against Children
42.
With reference to the United Nations Study on violence against children (A/61/299),
the Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Take all necessary measures for the implementation of the recommendations
contained in the report of the independent expert for the United Nations study on
violence against children while taking into account the outcome and
recommendations of the regional consultation for Latin America held in
Buenos Aires between 30 May and 1 June 2005. In particular, the Committee
recommends that the State party pay particular attention to the following
recommendations:
(i) Prohibit all violence against children, including corporal punishment in
all places;
(ii) Prioritize prevention, including inter-family violence;
(iii) Ensure accountability and end impunity;
(iv) Develop and implement systematic national data collection and research.
(b)
Use these recommendations as a tool for action, in partnership with civil society and
in particular with the involvement of children, to ensure that every child is
protected from all forms of physical, sexual and psychological violence and to gain
momentum for concrete and, where appropriate, time-bound actions to prevent and
respond to such violence and abuse.
(c)
Seek technical cooperation in this respect from the Special Representative of the
United Nations Secretary-General on violence against children, OHCHR, UNICEF
and WHO and other relevant agencies, as well as NGO partners.
5. Family environment and alternative care
(arts. 5; 18 (paras. 1-2); 9-11; 19-21; 25; 27 (para.4); and 39 of the Convention)
Family environment
43.
While welcoming the efforts made to strengthen the families through cash transfers for
education and health, the Committee is concerned at the institutional weakness of the Municipal
Child Defence Offices when it comes to preventive measures and psychosocial support to the
families. It is further concerned that the lack of financial resources is still accepted as a reason to
separate children from their families.
44.
The Committee recommends that the State party introduce preventive measures at
community level to support and strengthen the families, including family education and
awareness through, for example, accessible training opportunities for parents, and prevent