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Other forms of Abuse and Exploitation such as Begging and early
Pregnancy (Article 29 (b))
The following initiatives have been taken:
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A study on violence against children is under approval;
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Violence at school is prohibited pursuant to article 35 of Act 98/004 of 14 April
1998 on educational guidance;
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It is customary in judicial procedures; in particular those concerning violence
against children, to take into account the testimony of the child and, above all,
the best interests of the child. Measures are taken to ensure that children can
express themselves freely in private interviews held in the presence of a social
worker.
NGOs and associations working for violence against children are also involved in
care.
In the absence of a psychosocial coverage programme for child victims of violence,
social workers from the province concerned provide physical and psychological
rehabilitation and social reintegration. These may be the social centres and services at
police stations, court houses and hospitals.
6. Child Trafficking and Abduction (Article 29)
With its geographical location, Cameroon has been identified as a transit point for
child trafficking and the Government is committed to fighting the problem, which has not
really gained ground in the interior of country. In this respect, in 2008, MINAS successfully
resolved the case of Ghanaian children stranded on the country‟s coast, until their return to
their homeland.
Apart from the 2005 act on child trafficking, decision 00785/DGSN/CAB of 2
December 2005, institutes a special vice squad at the national Interpol central bureau,
whose mission is to combat slavery, trafficking, exploitation and violence committed
against women and children.