On December 7 and 12, 42 child protection professionals gathered in Tirana for the concluding roundtable meetings of an 8-month SHKEJ intervention. The focus was on improving the processes of identifying, referring, and managing cases involving children who need protection or supportive services, especially in rural areas.
The discussions proved valuable, highlighting both positive shared practices and challenges faced.
Key points of emphasis included:
📌 Professionalism: The commitment to fulfilling the vital mission of child protection and the dedication of professionals to their institutional roles.
📌 Legal Knowledge: A thorough understanding and professional application of Law 17/2018 “On the Rights and Protection of the Child.”
📌 Coordination: Enhancing work coordination and increasing inter-institutional collaboration.
📌 Early Intervention: Strengthening primary care institutions in social, educational, and health sectors to improve the identification and reporting of cases involving children needing protection and supportive services.
