This mapping and analysis was conducted in late 2009 in Sierra Leone to analyze the existing laws, structures and services for child protection in the country and found them to be falling short of reaching their intended impact. According to the report, “although actors at several levels are committing considerable resources to child protection initiatives, indicators demonstrate that a large percentage of children still face abuse, violence, neglect, and exploitation in their daily lives. Strong leadership is required to bring together various efforts into a well-articulated and common national vision that is appropriate to and accepted by a range of different stakeholders, most notably children, families and communities. Key findings of this report demonstrate the urgent need to launch a more focused national dialogue and action plan for the development of a sustainable child protection and welfare system.”
