Child Abuse Prevention

To adopt the Law for Security Welfare and Child Protection. In order to ensure the welfare of our children, and ensure that procedures in cases of child abuse are met with diligence; repeal Act 177 - 2003. Known as the Law for the Protection and Welfare of Children, and to amend Section 2006 of Act 201-2003. As amended, known as the Judiciary Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2003. In order to require that it be an inherent part of the system of judicial education. Offer training in the areas of child abuse and child protection, and changes in policies and procedures related to the Law for Security, Welfare and protection minor and for other related purposes. In children is the foundation of our society, for that reason. We have a duty to care for, protect and ensure their safety at all times. Our children deserve to live in a home free of abuse, where they are protected. The public policy of this Administration on protecting children from any form of abuse or neglect. That comes from their parents or people who are under his care, or institutions responsible for providing services.

The fact that our children are vulnerable when faced with adults who seek to harm them. Justifies the State to carry out the necessary steps to protect these people. Was created to ensure the welfare of children, from the perspective of family reunification as first alternate. In its implementation, the state has realized that it guarantees too broad and technical aspects that favor maltreating parents, which in many cases have gone over the best interests of the child. The State recognizes the importance of not abandoning the approach make reasonable efforts to keep the family together by the role that this institution has articulated development of society. But that effort has to be given in the context of the validation of the rights of children against their parents, which are based on a figure vulnerable because they lack the legal and physical ability to protect and provide for their welfare alone.

This Administration recognizes as family reunification first alternative, however, is not conducive to the best interests of the child is delayed by the interests of the parents or guardians abusers. The State cannot allow our children are still abused by parents or mothers who put their interests before those of their children. We must accept as a society that family reunification is not always the healthiest. The State to take custody of the children, this situation has cost the lives of more than one child. This Act is determined to ensure that the procedures in cases of child abuse. Are addressed promptly, leaving aside the liberal interpretation in favor of family reunification. And focusing on achieving safety and protection, also the physical, emotional and psychological development of the child above all other interests.

In cases where family reunification is not in the best interests of the child, we establish that the Department of the Family. Will be required to begin the process of deprivation of parental rights as soon as possible and promote the adoption of children. As provided in 186-2009 Act, known as Comprehensive Reform Act of 2009 Adoption Procedures. Will public policy in cases where a conflict of interest between the guardian of the child and the best interests of the child, should prioritize the welfare of the child. This applies in all administrative and judicial processes that take place as a result of this Act Our children. Are the root of our society, so they in turn are the future, it is the duty of all citizens to protect them and ensure their welfare.

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