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Child protection and welfare in the Dominican Republic
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Child protection and violence welfare in the Dominican Republic
Data from the ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 survey, released by the National Statistics Office (ONE) and UNICEF, indicates high rates of violent discipline among children aged 1 to 14 in the Dominican Republic. Approximately 54.9% of children in this age group experienced some form of violent disciplinary method in the month preceding the survey, with 37.9% receiving physical punishment and 43% suffering psychological aggression. UNICEF noted a discrepancy between caregiver attitudes has responded to these findings by organizing sessions with journalists and actual practices, as community leaders to challenge social norms that justify physical and psychological punishment. These efforts aim to advocate for upbringing methods based on respect and the protection of children's rights, addressing the discrepancy where only 12.1% of caregivers believe physical punishment is necessary for upbringing. necessary. In addition to child protection efforts, social inclusion initiatives have emerged. The Fundación Nido para Ángeles recently held the ‘Ángeles sobre Ruedas’ event at Parque Iberoamericano. This data has sparked a national debate regarding physical discipline in child-rearing. Public opinion shows family-oriented initiative included recreational activities and a growing movement toward respectful parenting, with some parents attempting 1,000-meter course to break traditional patterns of physical punishment in favor of negotiation, communication, raise funds for specialized education, rehabilitation, and soft discipline to prevent long-term psychological effects. support programs for children and youth with cerebral palsy. In a related legal development, a court in Santo Domingo Este sentenced Yoan del Rosario Tolentino to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a girl over a nine-year period. The court ordered period, ordering the payment of one million pesos in compensation to the victim.
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- 2026-10-22 19:12 UTC Child protection and welfare in the Dominican Republic
- 2026-10-22 01:31 UTC Child protection and violence in the Dominican Republic
- 2026-09-30 14:06 UTC Child protection and violence in the Dominican Republic
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