This book provides a comprehensive examination of how child-protection systems are structured, governed, and implemented across different legal and social contexts. The book explores the theoretical foundations of child protection, comparative legal frameworks, institutional responsibilities, and the practical challenges of safeguarding children’s rights, with particular attention to European developments. Bringing together scholarly analysis and policy perspectives, it highlights tensions between state intervention and family autonomy, the role of courts and social services, and the importance of aligning national systems with international child-rights standards.
