Promoting Rights and Community Living for Children with Psychosocial Disabilities

This report underscores the urgent need for countries to move from institution-based care to community-based care. It provides guidance, based on promising practices from around the globe, on the key services and supports that need to be in place to ensure that children are able to live and thrive in the community. A firm commitment to redirecting investments towards community alternatives is critical, if we are to end these institutional abuses, and provide children with the best possible start at life.

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