Citation

Larmar S, O'Leary P, Chui C, Benfer K, Zug S, Jordan LP. Child Abuse Negl. 2017; 72: 312-325.

Affiliation

The University of Hong Kong, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, 5/F Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, Hong Kong; Center for Social Development of Africa, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Electronic address: jordanlp@hku.hk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.08.011

PMID

28869879

Abstract

Hazardous child labor in Nepal is a serious concern, particularly in the brick kiln industry. Although a range of interventions have been implemented in Nepal to address hazardous child labor, there is a lack of research to both measure success and shape further development in interventions that integrate sound child protection practices to ensure the wellbeing of all children. This paper provides a review of the literature outlining interventions for children working in brick kilns in Nepal, and presents preliminary case study findings of one current intervention in the Kathmandu Valley. The paper highlights the strength of applying foundational child protection principles and advocates for the development and implementation of future programs underpinned by broad civil society principles within a child rights and protection framework.

Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Language: en

Keywords

Child labor; Child protection; Intervention; Nepal; Prevention programs