International IJJO Newsletter January 2012

1 Feb 2012 | juvenile justice

The 81st edition of the International Juvenile Justice Observatory Newsletter reports that the organization is pleased to present the public with the latest research results indicating the developments and the progress with regard to the European projects: “European Dimension: European comparative analysis and Transfer of Knowledge on juvenile delinquency forms” and “Drug Related Juvenile Crime – DREJC”.

The newsletter points out that in November 2011 the IJJO took part in an EU wide consultation promoted by the European Commission with regards to the application of penal legislation in the field of detention, sharing its views and expertise in order to promote the use of alternatives to detention.

It also highlights that the UN General Assembly has adopted a new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child to provide a communications procedure regarding violations of the rights of child. The IJJO welcomes the adoption of this Protocol and will contribute to build a coordinated action among NGOs to raise the awareness of children about their rights.

Source : IJJO