Webinar: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems

Webinar Summary: As we approach the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children (June 2–4, 2025), this webinar dives into critical reflections on preventing and addressing violence affecting children in justice systems. Featuring a distinguished panel of experts and a young advocate from the World Congress JWC’s Child and Youth Advisory Committee, the session will explore innovative, holistic solutions to create child-centred justice systems that effectively protect children from violence. Violence against children in justice systems is a global crisis, worsened by systemic challenges like conflict, forced displacement, and climate change. This discussion will emphasize moving beyond punitive measures to focus on reinsertion, prevention, and protection. Key topics include trauma-informed practices, intersectional vulnerabilities, and community-based alternatives, offering actionable strategies to build safe, supportive environments for children in contact with the law. Join this engaging 55-minute session for valuable insights and strategies aimed at placing children’s rights and needs at the forefront of justice systems worldwide. 

Speakers: 

• Alexandra Martins - Coordinator, UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children 

• Biraj Swain - Chief Minister’s Chair Professor, National Law University Odisha 

• Marta Gil - Deputy Head, Justice Programmes, Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation 

• Olivia Rope - Executive Director, Penal Reform International 

• Brian King - Member, World Congress JWC’s Child and Youth Advisory Committee 

Moderator: Cédric Foussard - Global Initiative on Justice With Children Coordinator, Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation