CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN BOLIVIA

This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection matters within Bolivia's justice system. It is part of an international collaborative research project by judges and magistrates focused on child participation. The paper describes the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedural mechanisms that enable or affect children's involvement in justice proceedings related to their protection and family matters.

Key points

• The research is organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM)
• The paper focuses on legal aspects of child participation in Bolivia's justice system
• The paper covers institutional mechanisms for child participation
• The paper addresses procedural aspects affecting how children engage in protection matters

Limitations

The document abstract does not specify which findings were reached, what specific legal or procedural reforms were studied, or what evidence the paper presents regarding the effectiveness of current participation mechanisms. Without the full text, we cannot assess the depth of analysis or empirical evidence presented.