Thelegal Basis, Relevance and Effectiveness of One Stop Center in Ensuring Rights of Women and Children in the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2021-09
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Addis Ababa,University
Abstract
Violence against women and children is a world phenomenon that is increasing at an alarming
rate. To respond to this horrifying action countries are devising a mechanism that provides
multi-sectoral case management for survivors including health, welfare, counseling, and legal
services with a single site called a one-stop center. This research was conducted with the
principal aim of examining the status of one-stop service centers and explores the positive
actions and challenges ensuring effective one-stop service that assists the Ethiopian criminal
justice administration. The researcher used qualitative analysis methodology that incorporates
qualitative information assortment and each doctrinal and non-doctrinal approach. The paper
found out that one-stop centers in Ethiopia try to give the intended service though, it is not
satisfactory and most of the centers lack adequate trained human resources, required facility,
and lack of institutional attention. The writer also recommends for improvement of a legal
framework, trained personnel, adequate budget and equipment, and experience sharing.
Description
Keywords
one-stop center, Ethiopia, rights of women and children