Department of Probation and Child Care Services, Government of Sri Lanka Government of Sri Lanka Country Resources Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards Sri Lanka 6 March 2019 Policy document

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This Policy consists of the following six general policy statements and a comprehensive range of policy provisions for each:
1. Prevention
2. Gatekeeping
3. Children in alternative care systems
4. Children in contact or conflict with the law
5. Reunification and Reintegration
6. Legal reforms, policy guidelines, and minimum standards

Considering the economic, social, and cultural conditions of Sri Lanka, this policy aims to guide the work of the Government, its service provider agencies, developmental partners, private service providers, and all other stakeholders to implement their obligations towards children deprived of or at risk of losing family environment.

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