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Child and adolescent homicides

8 October, 2024

Diagnosis of the investigation of homicides of children and adolescents in Chile

This diagnostic study analyzes the process of investigation and criminal prosecution in cases of homicides of children and adolescents (CNA) in Chile, with the aim+
Format: Pdf
17 October, 2024

Good practices in conducting autopsies in cases of violent deaths of children and adolescents

The class “Best Practices in Performing Autopsies in Cases of Violent Deaths of Children and Adolescents” provided information on the thanatological principles applied in child+

17 October, 2024

How to lead a successful prosecution of a child homicide

The class “How to Lead a Successful Prosecution in a Child Homicide” provided an in-depth understanding of the prosecutor’s role in investigating child homicides. Strategies+

17 October, 2024

Standards and best practices for the criminal investigation of child and adolescent homicides

The class “Standards and Best Practices for Criminal Investigation of Child Homicides” provided a detailed approach to the phenomenology of child homicide, allowing participants to+

17 October, 2024

Role of forensic pediatrics in the identification of assaults and violent deaths of children and adolescents

The class “Role of Forensic Pediatrics in the Identification of Abuse and Violent Deaths of Children and Adolescents” provided a comprehensive understanding of the functions+

15 October, 2024

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023: Statutory Guidance

This document, published by the UK government, provides legal guidance on how local and national agencies should collaborate to protect children. It covers key responsibilities+

Format: Pdf
8 October, 2024

SIDS – Sudden Infant and Early Childhood Death: The Past, The Present and The Future.

SIDS – Sudden Infant and Early Childhood Death: The Past, The Present and The Future. A manual that, through updated scientific research and historical perspectives,+

8 October, 2024

Unexplained Pediatric Deaths: Investigation, Certification, and Family Needs

A manual developed by the National Association of Medical Examiners that compiles the latest evidence produced by medical research on sudden and unexpected death. It+

8 October, 2024

When a baby or young child dies suddenly and unexpectedly

This document provides support resources for parents who have suffered the sudden loss of an infant or young child. It informs about the procedures stipulated+

8 October, 2024

Risk factors for intra-familial unlawful and suspicious child death. A retrospective study of cases in London

In order to explore social, demographic, and autopsy patterns, this article reviews 282 child deaths investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) of London. The+

8 October, 2024

Sudden unexpected death in infancy and childhood. Multi-agency guidelines for care and investigation.

A guide developed by The Royal College of Pathologists and The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to provide guidelines for the investigation and+

Format: Podcast
3 January, 2024

Comparative experience in criminal investigation and medicolegal examination in child and teen homicides: cases from Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States

Comparative experience in criminal investigation and medicolegal examination in child and teen homicides: cases from Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States+
Format: Pdf
22 September, 2022

Report on the evolution of parole applications

This study aimed to identify whether the 2019 reforms introduced to the processes of applying for and granting parole have had any effect on the+

Format: Pdf
24 February, 2022

Evidence for the autopsy study in child victims of rape with homicide

Sistematización de literatura y protocolos disponibles para el análisis tanatológico de víctimas infantiles de homicidios sexuales+
Format: Pdf
13 April, 2020

Guidelines for media to prevent secondary victimization

Guía desarrollada para contribuir a la prevención de victimización secundaria por parte de medios de comunicación+
Format: Pdf
13 March, 2019

Support for Indirect Victims of Homicide in Post-Sentencing Contexts

Guía contribuye a la línea de acompañamiento a familias de víctimas de homicidio en el marco de postulación de los condenados libertad condicional+
9 October, 2018

La exposición mediática de víctimas indirectas de violación con homicidio

Guía desarrollada para contribuir a la prevención de victimización secundaria provocada por los medios de comunicación.+
Format: Pdf
13 June, 2018

Granting of Parole in Convictions for Rape with Homicide

Minuta realizada en el marco de discusión de la ley 21.124 que modifica el decreto 321 que establece la libertad condicional para penados+
Format: Pdf

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+

7 April, 2022

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+

1 April, 2014

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+

16 December, 2013
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National Regulations

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+

8 April, 2022

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+

24 March, 2022

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+

15 March, 2022

Annual Report

Reporte Anual 2024

En este informe, Fundación Amparo y Justicia presenta los principales hitos de 2024, año en que continuó acompañando integralmente a familias que han perdido a+
Format: Pdf
1 August, 2025

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+

Format: External
7 June, 2024

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+

Format: External
22 May, 2023
We highlight major milestones in our work in our Annual Report. This includes direct intervention with families who have lost a son or daughter to a sexual homicide, as well as efforts to prevent secondary victimization in child and teen sex crime victims.

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