Criminal Justice Development
program goal and appraoch
Strengthen the Capacity of Criminal Justice for the Protection of Children
The primary goal is to enhance the capacity of specialized law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and prosecutions of child sexual abuse and exploitation, using a child victim-centered approach.
Capacity Development
To enhance law enforcement and judicial capacities for effective investigation, prosecution, and prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation
Casework Assistance
To provide law enforcement with information, evidence, and expertise to investigate child sexual exploitation cases, focusing on victim well-being and protection
Cross Border Collaboration
To improve multi-disciplinary collaboration to effectively tackle child sexual exploitation, involving law enforcement, child protection, and legal professionals
Child Friendly Justice
To strengthen child-centered approaches in justice processes to protect and assist child victims, ensuring legal proceedings focused on child well-being and best interests
case study
Equipping Justice Systems to Protect Children
APLE enhanced law enforcement capabilities in Cambodia with child-centered training on tackling child sexual exploitation. By combining advanced investigative methods and understanding victim trauma, APLE fostered empathy-driven techniques, leading to the creation of specialized units. This significantly boosted investigation success and upheld child victims’ dignity, advancing the fight against exploitation.
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Empowering Criminal Justice to Impact on Combating Child Exploitation
The Criminal Justice Development Program spearheaded by APLE plays a pivotal role in addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse in Cambodia. By providing comprehensive training and capacity-building initiatives for law enforcement, APLE has significantly enhanced the ability of the Cambodian criminal justice system to tackle such crimes effectively and sensitively.
The program emphasizes child-centered approaches, ensuring that the processes of investigation, prosecution, and prevention prioritize the well-being and dignity of young victims. Incorporating advanced investigative techniques and a deep understanding of trauma, the program enables officers to conduct operations that minimize additional harm to child victims.
The establishment of specialized units trained in empathy-driven methodologies marks a substantial improvement in the success rates of investigations and prosecutions. This innovative approach not only elevates the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts but also reinforces the protection of child victims’ rights, making it an essential component in the fight against child sexual exploitation in Cambodia.
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We believe that effective and ethical enforcement of the law is essential in protecting the rights of children.
What is the goal of the Criminal Justice Development Program?
The program aims to strengthen Cambodia’s criminal justice system to effectively tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse. It focuses on enhancing investigative procedures, prosecution, and prevention efforts, all while prioritizing the safety and dignity of child victims.
How does APLE support law enforcement in handling cases of child sexual exploitation?
APLE offers comprehensive training and capacity-building initiatives to law enforcement officials, integrating advanced investigative techniques with a trauma-informed approach. This empowers officers to conduct child-sensitive investigations and operations, minimizing further harm to victims.
What makes the program's approach to child sexual exploitation cases unique?
Our approach is child-centered, emphasizing empathy-driven methodologies that respect and uphold the rights of child victims throughout the legal process. We focus on building specialized units within law enforcement that are trained to handle these sensitive cases effectively.
How does APLE collaborate with other sectors or organizations through this program?
APLE fosters cross-border and multi-disciplinary collaborations, sharing intelligence and resources with national and international law enforcement agencies, child protection services, legal professionals, and healthcare providers to create a cohesive response to child sexual exploitation.
What are the outcomes of the Criminal Justice Development Program?
The program has led to the development of specialized units within law enforcement, significantly improving the success rates of investigations and prosecutions of child sexual exploitation cases. It has heightened the effectiveness of Cambodia’s criminal justice system in protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice for victims.