Criteria for action of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in cases of sexual violence crimes
The National Prosecutor’s Office Letter No. 277/2022, titled “General Instruction Providing Action Criteria for Sexual Violence Crimes,” updates the standards for criminal investigation, prosecution, and+
Frequently asked questions about Law No. 21.057 for education staff
The document Frequently Asked Questions about Law No. 21.057, which “Regulates Video Recorded Interviews and Other Protective Measures for Minors, Victims of Sexual Crimes”, was+
Law 21.430 on guarantees and comprehensive protection of the rights of children and adolescents
Law 21.430 on Guarantees and Comprehensive Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents was published on March 15, 2022. Its objective is to guarantee+
Law 21.421 Excludes Those Accused of Sexual Crimes Against Children and Adolescents from Certain Benefits
Law 21.421, which excludes individuals who have committed sexual offenses against minors from the benefits regulated under Law No. 19.856, was published on February 9,+
Law 21.302 Creates the National Service for Specialized Protection of Children and Adolescents
Law 21.302 was published in January 2021, creating the National Service for Specialized Protection of Children and Adolescents (“Mejor Niñez”), as a decentralized public service+
Instructional Guide for Law 21.057 for SENAME Establishments or Programs
The instructions contain guidelines for the adaptation and implementation of procedures in centers with direct administration and in centers and/or programs managed by accredited collaborators+
Technical standard for the care of child and adolescent victims of sexual violence
The “General Technical Standard for the Care of Child and Adolescent (NNA) Victims of Sexual Violence for its Application in the National Legal Medical Service”+
Guidelines for the development of action protocols for sexual abuse in educational institutions
The document “Guidelines for the Development of an Action Protocol in Accordance with the Provisions of Law 21.057 Regulating Videotaped Interviews and Other Protective Measures+
Protocol for access to justice for vulnerable groups in Chile
The document created by the Judiciary of the Republic of Chile establishes standards of care for vulnerable victims, aiming for appropriate access to justice for+
Law 21.160 Declares Sexual Offenses Against Children and Adolescents as imprescriptible
Law 21.160, which declares sexual offenses committed against minors as non-prescriptible, was published in July 2019. The legislation introduces modifications to the Penal Code, establishing+
Decree-Law 321 Establishes Parole for Convicted Persons
The Decree-Law No. 321, which establishes parole for individuals sentenced to prison sentences, was published on March 12, 1925, with the aim of regulating its+
Protocol I of Law 21.057 Regulates the Investigative Interview and Judicial Intermediation
Protocol of Article 31, letter I of Law 21.057: “The characteristics of the interviews, which will be conducted under standardized procedures, based on empirical experience+
Protocol H of Law 21.057 Training Courses for Interviewers
Protocol of Article 31, Letter H of Law 21.057: “The technical standards that the specialized training courses for interviewers must meet.”The protocol establishes the minimum+
Protocol G of Law 21.057: Relevant and Preferential Processing of Procedures
Protocol of Article 31, letter G of Law 21.057: “Measures to avoid unnecessary procedures, minimize interviews, and ensure the speed and preferential processing of procedures+
Protocol F of Law 21.057: Full Exercise of the Rights of Children and Adolescents
Protocol of Article 31, Letter F of Law 21.057: “The measures that allow the creation of the necessary conditions for each interaction with children and+
Protocol E of Law 21.057: Protection of Privacy and Security
Protocol of Article 31, letter E of Law 21.057: “Measures to ensure that interactions with children and adolescents take place under conditions that safeguard their+
Protocol D of Law 21.057: Interinstitutional Coordination for Adequate Territorial Coverage
Protocol of Article 31, letter D of Law 21.057: “The interinstitutional coordination standards that ensure the system of videorecorded investigative interviews and judicial statements of+
Protocol C of Law 21.057: Coordination for Protection Measures
Protocolo del artículo 31, letra C de la Ley 21.057: “Los estándares de coordinación interinstitucional que permitan la adopción oportuna de medidas adecuadas de protección,+
Protocol B of Law 21.057: Coordination for Protective Resources
Protocol of Article 31, Letter B of Law 21.057: “The interinstitutional coordination standards that allow children and adolescents, victims or witnesses, to receive support and+
Protocol A of Law 21.057: Referral Standards for Complaints
Protocol of Article 31, Letter A of Law 21.057: “The referral standards for complaints to the corresponding instances under the parameters outlined in Article 4+
Law 21.090, which creates the Subsecretaría de la Niñez (Undersecretariat for Children)
Law No. 21.090, which creates the Undersecretariat for Children, amends Law No. 20.530 on the Ministry of Social Development and Family, and amends other legal+
Healthcare for victims of trafficking, trade, and sexual and commercial exploitation of children and adolescents
The document “Detection, Care, and First Response in Health for Victims of Human Trafficking, Illegal Migrant Smuggling, and Sexual and Commercial Exploitation of Children and+
Law 21.067 Establishes the Children’s Rights Defender
Law 21.067, which creates the Office of the Ombudsman for Children’s Rights, was published in January 2018 with the aim of disseminating, promoting, and protecting+
Guidelines for the Care of Victims of Sexual Violence by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) and the Servicio Médico Legal (Legal Medical Service)
The document standardizes the care, expert assessment, and handling of evidence for individuals who have suffered sexual violence, through the definition of a single procedure+
Law 20.594 Creates Disabilities for Those Convicted of Sexual Offenses Against Children and Adolescents
Law No. 20,594, which creates disqualifications for individuals convicted of sexual offenses against minors and establishes a registry of such disqualifications, was published on June+
NICHD Protocol for Investigative Interviews of Child Sexual Abuse
The NICHD protocol is a structured investigative interview protocol, based on scientific evidence, developed to obtain statements from children and adolescents who are victims of+
Amendments to legal bodies regarding sexual offenses and other serious crimes
The Penal Code and other legal frameworks in our legislation establish the classification and penalties for sexual offenses and other serious crimes included in the+
Act 21.057: Resource Center
This platform was created to support the continuous education of interviewers trained for the implementation of Act 21,057 on Videorecorded Interviewing.
Handbook on european law relating to the rights of the child
This second edition of the 2022 “Handbook on European Law Relating to the Rights of the Child” has been jointly prepared by the European Union+
Ibero-American Protocol for Judicial Action for Vulnerable Groups
The Ibero-American Judicial Protocol for Improving Access to Justice for Individuals and Groups in Vulnerable Conditions, with a Special Emphasis on Gender-Responsive Justice, emerged from+
Access of Children to Justice: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Children’s Access to Justice is presented in accordance with Resolution 22/32 of the+
National Regulations and Guidelines
Criteria for action of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in cases of sexual violence crimes
The National Prosecutor’s Office Letter No. 277/2022, titled “General Instruction Providing Action Criteria for Sexual Violence Crimes,” updates the standards for criminal investigation, prosecution, and+
Frequently asked questions about Law No. 21.057 for education staff
The document Frequently Asked Questions about Law No. 21.057, which “Regulates Video Recorded Interviews and Other Protective Measures for Minors, Victims of Sexual Crimes”, was+
Law 21.430 on guarantees and comprehensive protection of the rights of children and adolescents
Law 21.430 on Guarantees and Comprehensive Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents was published on March 15, 2022. Its objective is to guarantee+
Annual Report
Reporte Anual 2024
Annual Report 2023
In this report, the Foundation highlights the key milestones of the past year. Among them is the commemoration of its 25 years of history, always+
Annual Report 2022
In this document, you will find a summary of the main projects and activities carried out by Fundación Amparo y Justicia during 2022. If you+
Video library
Implementation of the Videorecorded Interviews Law 21.057
Videotaped Interviews
Interviews in the Escalera de la Niñez: Nora Rosati
Steps and protocol that accredited interviewers must follow under Law 21.057
Law 21.057 of Law Videorecorded Interviews
Explanatory on the Law of Videotaped Interviews
Professional Certificate Program on sex crimes against children and teens
Academic program offered jointly with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
This professional certificate program seeks to contribute to helping professionals and officials from the justice system specialize and stay current. It has had 10 different editions with over 600 students and outstanding professors from Chile and around the world.
