CRC/C/MDA/CO/3 page 9 (c) Strengthen measures to move towards de-institutionalization whilst ensuring that alternatives to institutionalization, such as supporting families and extending the network of foster care, are developed, and implement those measures throughout the country; (d) Ensure the provision of training to staff involved in the provision of care both in institutions and in alternative care arrangements; (e) Set clear standards for existing institutions and ensure periodic review of the placement of children, in light of article 25 of the Convention and the recommendations adopted after the General Day of Discussion on children without parental care in 2005; (f) Provide adequate follow-up and reintegration support and services for children who leave institutional care; (g) Establish effective mechanisms to receive and address complaints from children in care and to monitor standards of care. Adoption 46. The Committee notes the passing of legislation on adoption aimed at ensuring compatibility with international standards. The Committee regrets, however, the lack of adequate information in relation to the procedural aspects of adoption, including measures to ensure that the best interests of the child are paramount, that children adopted outside of the State party enjoy safeguards and standards equivalent to those available in national adoptions and that, in intercountry adoption, the placement of a child does not result in improper financial gain for those involved. 47. The Committee recommends that the State party incorporate, in its next periodic report, detailed information on the procedural and substantive aspects of the law on adoption including, in particular, the extent to which applicable law and practice are in accordance with article 21 of the Convention and the Hague Convention No. 33 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. Abuse and neglect 48. While taking note of the State party’s efforts to raise awareness of and reduce the abuse and neglect of children and awareness of the new law on domestic violence, the Committee remains concerned that the abuse and neglect of children is widespread. The Committee notes with concern that there is only one State centre for the protection of victims of abuse and neglect. 49. The Committee urges the State party: (a) To reinforce mechanisms the number of cases and the extent of violence, neglect and sexual abuse in the family; (b) To ensure that professionals working with children (including teachers, social workers, medical professionals, members of the police and the judiciary) receive training on their obligation to report and take appropriate action in suspected cases of domestic violence affecting children;

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