COVID-19 Ending detention: Operational Guidelines - Social workforce

These operational guidelines provide practical recommendations and principles of action for the social workforce working with children and youth in conflict with the law during the COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on supporting children who have been deprived of liberty, those who have been released from detention, and those in the process of reintegration. The guidelines emphasize the role of the social workforce in applying the Child Protection Case Management System and adapting it to the unique circumstances of the pandemic. They align with existing guidance on child justice, child protection case management, and child protection in emergencies. The guidelines promote a cooperative and interdisciplinary approach among social workforce, security forces, and legal professionals. They also complement technical notes on children deprived of liberty during COVID-19 and should be adapted to local regulations and measures.