Ethical considerations for children’s participation in data collection activities during humanitarian emergencies: A Delphi review
Ethical considerations for children’s participation in data collection activities during humanitarian emergencies: A Delphi review
A Delphi review by Cyril Bennouna, Hani Mansourian, and CPC director Lindsay Stark, sought to identify expert consensus on whether and how children participate in emergency-related data collection activities. With almost half of statements reaching clear consensus, these findings reflect broad agreement within the sector about engaging children in data collection in emergencies. At the same time, points of ongoing debate around how to factor different risks into child participation decisions may indicate discordant practice. Further reflection is needed around how factors such as the phase of emergency, the existence of basic services, and cultural beliefs should influence whether and how children participate.
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Examining Child Protection Rapid Assessment: a Structured Review of Field Learning from the CPRA Toolkit
From May to September 2013, the Child Protection in Crisis (CPC) Network conducted a structured analysis of field learning regarding the Child Protection Rapid Assessment (CPRA) toolkit, in order to identify key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for its future use and implementation. The review covered use of the CPRA toolkit in 15 countries: Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, and Yemen. This study found that the CPRA toolkit was a valuable addition to the field and a means of increasing the methodological rigor with which child protection assessments are carried out. However, findings suggest the tool is often dependent on technical assistance, it is used outside of the recommended time frame, and that additional approaches were often used in conjunction with the tool.
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