Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN ARGENTINA, BUENOS AIRES CITY JURISDICTION
Noris Pignata ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in the criminal justice system in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specifically as victims or witnesses in criminal cases. It describes the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedures that govern child involvement in the justice system. The research is part of an international comparative study organised by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates.
Key points
- The paper documents legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in Argentina's Justice System
- Focus on Buenos Aires city jurisdiction
- Part of a collaborative international research initiative on child participation in criminal cases
Limitations
The abstract provides only an overview of the paper's scope and does not describe specific findings, data, or evidence about how the system functions or its outcomes for children. We cannot assess the effectiveness or impact of the procedures on child well-being from this metadata.
Abstract
The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation as victims or witnesses in criminal cases. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Argentina, Buenos Aires city jurisdiction.