CRC/C/MEX/CO/3 page 17 (f) Provide adequate programmes of assistance and social reintegration for sexually exploited and/or trafficked children in accordance with the Declaration and Agenda for Action and the Global Commitment adopted at the 1996 and 2001 World Congresses against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; (h) Collaborate with NGOs working on these issues and seek technical assistance from, among others, the Inter-American Children’s Institute and UNICEF. Drug and substance abuse 66. While noting the existence of the “Programme against Addictions”, the Committee is concerned at the widespread use of drug and abuse of alcohol in the State party. 67. The Committee recommends that the State party continue its efforts to eradicate the use of drugs and abuse of alcohol within its territory, including by: (a) Strengthening existing measures to prevent drugs and other substances from being produced in the State party and from entering the State party; (b) Providing children with accurate and objective information about the harmful consequences of substance abuse; (c) Considering children and adolescents affected by the use of drugs and harmful substances as victims, and providing them with easily accessible drug abuse treatment and social reintegration, as well as a measure of penal protection; (d) Developing recovery and social reintegration services for child victims of substance abuse; (e) Formulating a rights-based plan of action for the protection of children and adolescents from the dangers of drugs and harmful substances, and involving children in its formulation and implementation. Street children 68. The Committee notes the indication that the number of street children has decreased in recent years, and the Programme for the Educational Development of Street Children (“de la Calle a la Vida”). However, the Committee expresses concern at the still high number of street children in the State party, at the absence of comparative research, and at the insufficient measures taken to prevent this phenomenon and to protect these children. In particular, the Committee regrets the violence to which these children are subjected by the police and others. 69. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to provide assistance to street children, including health care; reintegration services for victims of physical, sexual and substance abuse and those with mental health problems; services for reconciliation with families; as well as education, including vocational and life-skills training. The Committee also recommends that the State party take measures to prevent violence against street children and to protect their rights. The Committee further recommends that the State party cooperate and coordinate its efforts with civil society and