Santo Domingo.– Deputy Carlos de Pérez expressed concern regarding the functioning of the child and adolescent protection system in the Dominican Republic, considering that there are structural flaws that require a deep review and urgent reforms.
During his statements, the legislator affirmed that the current model presents deficiencies that affect the effective protection of minors in vulnerable situations, pointing out that it is necessary to strengthen the supervision, care, and follow-up mechanisms within the system.
“This system is not working”, stated De Pérez when referring to various situations recently recorded in shelters and organizations linked to child protection, which have generated concern in different sectors of society.
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The congressman maintained that one of the main weaknesses lies in the lack of proper classification of the minors served by the responsible institutions, a situation that, as he indicated, can generate additional risks for children and adolescents under state protection.
Likewise, he considered it necessary to review the action protocols and strengthen coordination between the entities in charge of safeguarding children’s rights, with the aim of guaranteeing a more efficient and effective response to risk situations.
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The legislator’s statements come at a time when various sectors are pushing for an update to the legal framework that regulates the child protection system in the country, including reforms to Law 136-03 on the rights of children and adolescents.
De Pérez called on the competent authorities to comprehensively evaluate the system’s functioning and adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the protection of minors, ensuring that the safety and well-being of children must constitute a national priority.
The debate on strengthening the child protection system has gained relevance in recent weeks, amidst discussions about the need to modernize institutional structures and reinforce public policies aimed at childhood and adolescence.
