Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN AUSTRIA
Richard Simsalik, Doris Täubel-Weinreich ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection cases within Austria's justice system. It describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedural mechanisms that enable or facilitate children's involvement in decisions affecting them. The study is part of an international collaborative research project led by judges and magistrates who work with families and child protection.
Key points
- The research focuses on legal and institutional aspects of child participation in Austria's justice system
- Part of an international collaborative project by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates
- Addresses both family law matters and child protection proceedings
Limitations
The abstract does not indicate what specific findings or evidence the paper presents regarding the effectiveness, barriers, or outcomes of child participation in Austrian proceedings. The extent of actual implementation or children's experiences is not described.
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 in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Austria.