CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CHILE.

This paper describes how children participate as victims or witnesses in the criminal justice system in Chile. It examines the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedural mechanisms that govern child involvement in criminal cases. The research is part of an international collaborative study by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates focusing on how justice systems handle child participation.

Key points

• The study documents legal aspects of child participation in Chile's criminal justice system
• It describes institutional arrangements for handling child victims and witnesses
• The research is part of an international comparative effort across multiple countries
• The work focuses on procedural mechanisms protecting children's rights in criminal cases

Limitations

The document provides only metadata and abstract information without detailed findings, methodology, or empirical results. It cannot tell us what specific legal protections exist, how effective they are, or what outcomes children experience in the Chilean justice system.