The legislation in this area seems good, but the problem is its implementation. For example, a child from the age of 14 has the right to independently contact a lawyer, but many children do not even know about this. Another important point is that guardianship authorities are often overloaded. It is difficult for them to respond promptly to all cases.
Let me give you an example: in one family, children lived in terrible conditions, but they were not removed. Later, they were returned to the same family and the situation repeated itself. This shows that the system needs to be revised.
I see three main problems that need to be addressed:
Lack of awareness. Children and parents often do not know their rights and do not understand where to turn for help.
Overload of specialists. Guardianship authorities and school staff are faced with a huge volume of work, which reduces quality and efficiency.
Lack of systemic rehabilitation. Even after children are removed from their families, comprehensive measures to restore family ties are rarely taken.
People often perceive juvenile justice as a tool to "take away children." But its true purpose is the rehabilitation of minors, the protection of their rights, and assistance to families.