Physical Containment as a Method of Control and Punishment in residential Centers for Boys and Girls: Analysis of its Relevance and Application in Chile
Abstract
The Committee on the Rights of the Child, through the procedure allowed by Optional Protocol No. 5, issued a report affirming that the State of Chile has systematically violated the rights of children in residential care centres. One of the aspects of this is the application of physical restraints as a method of control and punishment. This is reflected in the high number of children who have been victims or witnesses of its application, as well as by the testimonies from public servants. A panel of experts analysed the current regulations of the National Service for Minors, the public service in charge of their own and third-party centres, criticizing the real need for this type of action as well as its scope of use and application.
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