Request for Proposals (RFP) - Study to Understand "Why Children Come in Conflict with Law" for Child Protection Section

Organization: UNICEF
Apply By: 13 October 2024, 17:00 (GMT 5.30)

About the Organization

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, is committed to protecting the rights of every child, with a special focus on the most disadvantaged and hardest-to-reach children. Operating across over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF’s work encompasses:

• Education, health, and nutrition services for children.
• Protection from violence and abuse.
• Provision of clean water and sanitation.
• Climate change advocacy to safeguard children from environmental risks.

UNICEF’s mission is to help children survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.

About the Proposal

UNICEF has released a Request for Proposals under LRFP-OR-2024-01-9193066 to conduct a study focusing on why children come into conflict with the law. This RFP is aimed at identifying the underlying causes of juvenile delinquency and exploring solutions to prevent it. The study will investigate:

• Key contributing factors, such as economic hardship, low literacy, dysfunctional families, exposure to violence, and substance abuse.
• Societal changes, including urbanization and increased access to technology, that might influence criminal behavior.
• Perspectives of children in conflict with the law to uncover the root causes of their involvement in criminal activities.
• Best practices currently being implemented in Observation and Special Homes in Odisha, India.

The objective is to create strategies for crime prevention and improving rehabilitation efforts within the juvenile justice system.

How to Apply

• Submission Platform: UNICEF's e-submissions system.
• Deadline: 13 October 2024, 17:00 (GMT 5.30).

For more details, visit the RFP link.

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