LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ALGERIAN LAW
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The phenomenon of violence against children has emerged in recent years as one of the most complex and significant social challenges globally. It involves the deliberate use of force and authority, threatening individuals belonging to the child category, whether in the form of verbal, physical, sexual abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.
This results in harm to the physical, psychological, social, and educational well-being of the child. Despite concerted efforts to confront and reduce all forms of violence against children, both internationally through conventions that ensure and guarantee children's rights, and nationally through legislative texts, the issue continues to escalate due to family disintegration and the use of inappropriate child-rearing practices.
This study aims to shed light on the phenomenon of domestic violence directed against children, highlighting the dangers of such violence, which can lead to lifelong behavioral disorders. It also seeks to understand the legal provisions that ensure the protection of children, prompting a further investigation into the effectiveness and efficiency of these legal guarantees.
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