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Wandering young people. Assistance and protection in Italy
27 May 2009 09:05:00 GMT
 Source: Terre des hommes (Tdh) - Italy
F. Giannotta - F. Carchedi - G. Candia - G. Tarzia

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A new research on migrant unaccompanied children in Italy
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The presentation of our research "Wandering young people. Assistance and protection" will take place in the Sala monumentale della Biblioteca Casanatense, via S. Ignazio 52, in Rome, on Wednesday 3rd of June 2009 at 10.00.

The number of migrant unaccompanied minors arriving in Italy has steadily increased. They are highly vulnerable persons, being at great risk of various forms of abuse and potential victims of crimes, just because they are not being cared for by an adult. Ensuring effective assistance and protection for these children must be a priority for the Italian Government.

The research conducted by Terre des Hommes Italia and Parsec looks into the assistance framework set up in Italy, by tackling the most controversial legal issues as well as addressing sociological aspects making up such a complex phenomenon. In addition, the study analyses responses given by five of the cities which are most affected by foreign unaccompanied minors flows. The study concludes with a series of recommendations, addressed to competent authorities, aiming at harmonizing the application of norms, also bearing in mind good practices presented in the study. For information and requests: ufficiostampa@tdhitaly.org, tel. +39 02 28970418


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