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Impact evaluation of Videotaped Investigative Interview
Estimación del crecimiento de denuncias de delitos sexuales contra niños, niñas y adolescentes: Desarrollo de un modelo predictivo
Study by Fundación Amparo y Justicia: Children and adolescents victims of sexual crimes – Reporting of complaints and responses of the criminal justice system
Estimation of the growth of sexual crime reports against children and adolescents: Development of a predictive model
Design and implementation of Initial Specialized Training Courses: Systematization of the training experience for interviewers and intermediaries in the context of Law 21.057
Formación avanzada para entrevistadores e intermediarios en Chile: Toma de declaración oral a niños, niñas y adolescentes víctimas de grupos prioritarios
- Sex crimes against children and teens
Impact evaluation of Videotaped Investigative Interview
For almost two decades, Fundación Amparo y Justicia has worked to improve the taking of statements from children and adolescents victims of sexual crimes, seeking+
Estimación del crecimiento de denuncias de delitos sexuales contra niños, niñas y adolescentes: Desarrollo de un modelo predictivo
En Chile, las denuncias por delitos sexuales contra niños, niñas y adolescentes han aumentado sostenidamente en los últimos años, alcanzando los 40.000 casos en 2022.+
Study by Fundación Amparo y Justicia: Children and adolescents victims of sexual crimes – Reporting of complaints and responses of the criminal justice system
Estimation of the growth of sexual crime reports against children and adolescents: Development of a predictive model
Fundación Amparo y Justicia Study: child and teen victims of sex crimes – Reports filed and responses from the criminal justice system
Since 2019, Fundación Amparo y Justicia has been publishing this statistical study that provides information on the intake and processing of cases in which children+
Study on the experiences of indirect victims of child or teen sexual assault that resulted in death within the context of parole application
This study seeks to understand the experience of indirect victims of sexual assault that resulted in the death of a child or teen, and who+
Progress and challenges in the institutional response to child and teen victims of sex crimes in Chile
Criminal justice in Chile has seen major progress since the early 2000s, and the implementation of the Criminal Process Reform has been the most notable+
Report on the evolution of parole applications
This study aimed to identify whether the 2019 reforms introduced to the processes of applying for and granting parole have had any effect on the+
- Child and teen homicides
Good practices in conducting autopsies in cases of violent deaths of children and adolescents
The class “Best Practices in Performing Autopsies in Cases of Violent Deaths of Children and Adolescents” provided information on the thanatological principles applied in child+
How to lead a successful prosecution of a child homicide
The class “How to Lead a Successful Prosecution in a Child Homicide” provided an in-depth understanding of the prosecutor’s role in investigating child homicides. Strategies+
Standards and best practices for the criminal investigation of child and adolescent homicides
The class “Standards and Best Practices for Criminal Investigation of Child Homicides” provided a detailed approach to the phenomenology of child homicide, allowing participants to+
Role of forensic pediatrics in the identification of assaults and violent deaths of children and adolescents
The class “Role of Forensic Pediatrics in the Identification of Abuse and Violent Deaths of Children and Adolescents” provided a comprehensive understanding of the functions+
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023: Statutory Guidance
This document, published by the UK government, provides legal guidance on how local and national agencies should collaborate to protect children. It covers key responsibilities+
SIDS – Sudden Infant and Early Childhood Death: The Past, The Present and The Future.
SIDS – Sudden Infant and Early Childhood Death: The Past, The Present and The Future. A manual that, through updated scientific research and historical perspectives,+
Unexplained Pediatric Deaths: Investigation, Certification, and Family Needs
A manual developed by the National Association of Medical Examiners that compiles the latest evidence produced by medical research on sudden and unexpected death. It+
When a baby or young child dies suddenly and unexpectedly
This document provides support resources for parents who have suffered the sudden loss of an infant or young child. It informs about the procedures stipulated+
Design and implementation of Initial Specialized Training Courses: Systematization of the training experience for interviewers and intermediaries in the context of Law 21.057
Formación avanzada para entrevistadores e intermediarios en Chile: Toma de declaración oral a niños, niñas y adolescentes víctimas de grupos prioritarios
Secondary traumatic stress in Interviewers of Law 21.057 in Chile: A call to action for their leaders
Role of the participants in simulated interventions in the intermediary training program
Literature review on trauma, grief, and treatment
This document provides a review of specialized literature in order to compile an updated body of knowledge for a better understanding of the trauma and+
Models of victim participation in the context of parole.
- Videorecorded Interviewing Act
Impact evaluation of Videotaped Investigative Interview
For almost two decades, Fundación Amparo y Justicia has worked to improve the taking of statements from children and adolescents victims of sexual crimes, seeking+
Study by Fundación Amparo y Justicia: Children and adolescents victims of sexual and other serious crimes – Reporting of complaints and responses from the criminal justice system
Fundación Amparo y Justicia, with the aim of contributing to the proper implementation of Law 21.057, which regulates video-recorded interviews and other protective measures for+
Paper of our Foundation was published in Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
The study “Taking Oral Evidence in Chile from Child Victims in Priority Groups: Challenges for the Practice and Training of Justice Professionals,” published in the+
Systematization of the instructor training program
Seminar “Video-taped Interview Law and its national implementation: what are the first results?”
With the participation of representatives from the Network of Universities for Childhood and officials from the criminal justice system, the online seminar “Videotaped Interview Law+
Coverage and response times in conducting Videotaped Investigative Interviews and taking statements from children and adolescents victims of sexual crimes and other serious crimes
This report updates and compares figures regarding the coverage and timeframes for conducting investigative interviews in the regions of the first phase (considering its first+
Artículo “Assessment of a Chilean Training Programme for Investigative Interviewers”
Artículo “Intermediaries in Chile: Facilitating the right of children to participate and be heard”
Act 21.057: Resource Center
This platform was created to support the continuous education of interviewers trained for the implementation of Act 21,057 on Videorecorded Interviewing.
Annual Report
Annual Report 2023
In this report, the Foundation highlights the key milestones of the past year. Among them is the commemoration of its 25 years of history, always+
Annual Report 2022
In this document, you will find a summary of the main projects and activities carried out by Fundación Amparo y Justicia during 2022. If you+
Annual Report 2021
In this report, you will find a summary of the main projects and activities carried out during 2021. If you wish to review the report+
Handbook on european law relating to the rights of the child
This second edition of the 2022 “Handbook on European Law Relating to the Rights of the Child” has been jointly prepared by the European Union+
Ibero-American Protocol for Judicial Action for Vulnerable Groups
The Ibero-American Judicial Protocol for Improving Access to Justice for Individuals and Groups in Vulnerable Conditions, with a Special Emphasis on Gender-Responsive Justice, emerged from+
Access of Children to Justice: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Children’s Access to Justice is presented in accordance with Resolution 22/32 of the+
National Regulations and Guidelines
Criteria for action of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in cases of sexual violence crimes
The National Prosecutor’s Office Letter No. 277/2022, titled “General Instruction Providing Action Criteria for Sexual Violence Crimes,” updates the standards for criminal investigation, prosecution, and+
Frequently asked questions about Law No. 21.057 for education staff
The document Frequently Asked Questions about Law No. 21.057, which “Regulates Video Recorded Interviews and Other Protective Measures for Minors, Victims of Sexual Crimes”, was+
Law 21.430 on guarantees and comprehensive protection of the rights of children and adolescents
Law 21.430 on Guarantees and Comprehensive Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents was published on March 15, 2022. Its objective is to guarantee+
Video library
Implementation of the Videorecorded Interviews Law 21.057
Videotaped Interviews
Interviews in the Escalera de la Niñez: Nora Rosati
Steps and protocol that accredited interviewers must follow under Law 21.057
Law 21.057 of Law Videorecorded Interviews
Explanatory on the Law of Videotaped Interviews
Professional Certificate Program on sex crimes against children and teens
Academic program offered jointly with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
This professional certificate program seeks to contribute to helping professionals and officials from the justice system specialize and stay current. It has had 10 different editions with over 600 students and outstanding professors from Chile and around the world.
