Abstract Submission (CLOSED) Last date: 20/08/2023
Online paper
presentations are now allowed for both Indian and
International Presenters.
For any
queries
please
contact sascv2023@gmail.com
The Main Theme of the Conference is:
“Ensuring Rights & Mitigating Abuse of Children: A Call for Action”
This theme recognizes the dynamic and evolving nature of the
world we live in, and the need to continuously adapt and
respond to the changing landscape of child rights. The
conference will cover a range of topics related to child
rights. The promotion and protection
of child rights are paramount in ensuring the wellbeing of
children around the world. Despite the significant progress
made in recent years, there remain various challenges in
safeguarding the rights of children. The International
Conference on Child Rights, Abuse and Juvenile Justice aims to
bring together academics, researchers, policy makers,
activists, and other stakeholders to discuss and explore
innovative strategies to advance child rights globally and
mitigate child abuse.
The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for
sharing knowledge, research, and best practices related to
child rights; to raise awareness of the importance of child
rights and the challenges facing children globally; to promote
collaboration and networking among stakeholders working on
child rights, and to identify strategies and recommendations
for advancing child rights globally.
The International Conference on Child Rights, Abuse and Juvenile Justice will be held over a period of two days, with a mix of plenary sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations. The plenary sessions will feature keynote speakers who are experts in the field of child rights, and who will provide insights into the latest research, policies, and practices. The panel discussions will focus on specific themes related to child rights and will provide opportunities for participants to engage in lively and informative discussions.
The International Conference on
"Child
Rights, Abuse and Juvenile Justice"
invites papers from
academicians, researcher scholars, practitioners and other
stakeholders including NGOs for paper presentation (in-person
only for Indian Participants / Few Presentation Slots
will be open for International Participants) on the following sub themes:
The major sub themes are
1.
The State of Child
Rights Worldwide:
This subtheme will cover the current state of child rights
around the world. It will discuss the progress that has been
made in ensuring children's rights, the challenges that still
exist, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's
rights. It will also explore the role of governments, civil
society organisations, and international bodies in promoting
and protecting children's rights.
Sub focal themes - Progress made in promoting and protecting child rights; Challenges and barriers to realising child rights; The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's rights; The role of governments in promoting and protecting child rights; The role of civil society organisations and other actors in promoting and protecting child rights; Emerging issues and trends in child rights; Child migration and displacement; Child justice and legal protection.
2. Education and Child Rights:
This sub theme will deliberate upon the existing state of right to education and the correlating challenges to the same worldwide. What are the issues at hand and what needs to be done from the perspective of government and organisations to tackle the same?
Sub focal themes -
The right to education; Challenges and barriers to education;
Strategies for promoting access to education; Education for
empowerment and social change; Innovative approaches to
education.
3. Child Protection and Child Abuse
This sub theme will discuss at length one of the most important issues of child abuse which may take many forms including but not limited to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. It views the role of different actors as well as the strategies for prevention of child abuse and system of reporting and responding.
Sub focal themes -
Different forms of child abuse; Impact of child abuse on
children; Strategies for preventing child abuse; Importance of
reporting and responding to child abuse; Role of different
actors in protecting children from abuse; Addressing the root
causes of child abuse;
Child maltreatment; Battered childhood; Divorce / Separation
of the parents and crimes against children; School bullying;
Ragging / Hazing of College Youth; Corporal punishment and
Victimization; Peer pressure and crimes against children;
Adolescent sexual behaviour of the children and possible forms
crimes and victimisation developing from the same; Risk
Factors of Teens Internet Use; Drug addiction and Youth.
4. Child Labour and Exploitation
This sub theme will discuss about another pertinent issue of child labour. Child labour has been at the forefront of child rights in recent times. Many children are forced to work in hazardous conditions, often for long hours and little pay. The UNCRC recognizes the right of children to be protected from economic exploitation and to be given the opportunity to participate in education and training. Many countries have implemented laws and policies to prohibit child labour and to ensure that children are not exploited for economic gain. This sub theme will discuss the causes, impact and strategies to counteract this evil of child labour.
Sub focal themes - Causes of Child Labour; Impact of Child Labour; Child Labour Laws: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention; Gender and Child Labour; Child Participation and Empowerment; Child labourers and victimization; Children of war zone; Child Soldiers / Employment of children in the battleground; Victimisation of children as models of cine/TV/commercials and in reality shows; Child Labour and Migration; Corporate Responsibility and accountability for child labour and exploitation.
5. Crime against Children
The sub theme of Crimes against Children can be divided into myriad forms, ranging from violation of child rights in war zones, child beggars, child marriages, physical and emotional torture of the children by parents, family as well as government agencies. What are the specific forms of crimes against children? Why are the children and youth chosen targets for such sorts of crimes? Are the State agencies taking away fundamental rights of children in the name of child rights?
Sub focal themes - Child maltreatment; Battered childhood; Divorce / Separation of the parents and crimes against children; School bullying; Ragging / Hazing of College Youth; Corporal punishment and Victimization; Peer pressure and crimes against children; Adolescent sexual behaviour of the children and possible forms crimes and victimisation developing from the same; Child labourers and victimization; Children of war zone; Child Soldiers / Employment of children in the battleground; Victimisation of children as models of cine/TV/commercials and in reality shows; Risk Factors of Teens Internet Use.
6. Children in conflict with Law (Formerly juvenile delinquency)
Apart from the issue of crimes against children is another notable issue is the growth of children in conflict with laws. In this globalised world, the possibilities of children becoming offenders are greater compared to earlier days. The term ‘children in conflict with the law’ refers to anyone under 18 who encounters the justice system because of being suspected or accused of committing an offence (UNICEF definition). Why do children come into conflict with the law? How do various systems push children towards criminality? What are the forms of crimes that can trap young adults and youth? Why does it happen? What could be the solution?
Sub focal themes - Children in conflict with law: Juvenile Courts and infringement of child rights; Profile of Children in Conflict with the Law; Causes of Children coming in to conflict with law; General Characteristics of Children in Conflict with the Law; Children in Conflict with the Law at different Stages within the Justice System; Contemporary Trends and Patterns in Child offending.
7. Children's Participation and Empowerment
This sub theme discusses about Children's Participation and Empowerment which is crucial for their development. It is essential that parents, educators, and communities work together to support and encourage their involvement in decision-making processes. By empowering children and giving them the necessary tools and resources, we can help them become active and engaged members of society, capable of making positive changes in their lives and the world around them.
Sub focal themes -
Child-friendly
spaces and environments; Child participation in
decision-making; Child rights and protection; Child health and
well-being; Child poverty and inequality; Child participation
in cultural and social activities; Child participation in
humanitarian and emergency response
Abstract Submission (OPEN )
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Abstracts submitted on or before 20th August 2023 (inclusive) will receive the review results of selection or rejection on or before 24th August 2023.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT OF 200 - 250 WORDS BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING IMAGE (closed).
By clicking the image, you will reach GOOGLE FORM Conference submission link and you can fill the form and submit your abstract.
- Only the abstract submitted through the above google form will be taken for review and Abstracts sent direclty via email to us will not be taken for review and discarded.
- Please avoid submitting papers of descriptive/overview nature and avoid plagiarism.
Other Rules of Abstract submission
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All the submitted abstracts will be sent to two international experts for review. The Programme Committee will receive the reviews and will take a final decision of selection or rejection in consultation with the General Chair and the General Chair will announce the Results via email to the authors.
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The online abstract submission form will automatically close by midnight GMT of 20th August 2023. The Online Abstract submission form will be made operational until 11.59 PM 21st August 2023 Indian Standard Time for facilitating both Indian and International presenters. Abstracts sent via email to us will not be accepted.
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The Saveetha School of Law, International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS) and the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV) is committed to the academic community and the lay world in ensuring ethics. Plagiarism is strictly condemned and abstracts found to be plagiarized will be removed or will not be taken for review. All abstracts will undergo plagiarism check via plagiarism software. The Free Dictionary by Farlex defines Plagiarism as "The act of appropriating the literary composition of another author, or excerpts, ideas, or passages there from, and passing the material off as one's own creation". Any sort of cut and paste work from the Internet will not be accepted. Please try to paraphrase or write on your own. While giving exact quotes put the lines in " ". Please avoid submitting papers of descriptive/overview nature.
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Two or more authors (maximum three) can jointly submit a single abstract or a maximum of three abstracts. If the abstract(s) is selected for presentation, all the authors have to register for the conference to receive the certificate of presentation. If an author does not register he/she will not receive the certificate of presentation.
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If an author's abstract is selected, and if he she fails to register and to pay registration fee the paper will not be included in the final programme.
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All the authors are expected to attend the Conference to present their papers in person. In a rare instance, if the main author is not able to present he/she can depute the registered co-author to present. NO CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED 'IN ABSENTIA'. Certificates of Presenters who do not turn up to the conference either online or offline, will be shredded on the last day of the Conference.
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Sending in an abstract implies a commitment to actually participate to the conference. Those unable to join, are urged to make this known to the Conference Organizers as soon as possible. Not showing up without any notice will harm the quality of the panel session.
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For publication of revised papers: After the Conference, an expert committee will select top 20 quality papers based on the abstracts and presentation of the authors at the conference and revised papers (not exceeding 8000 words) will be invited from the selected authors, (Sufficient time would be provided to write) and will be published in a special conference edition of an edited book volume to be published by Taylor and Francis Group / Scopus Indexed Journal.