The Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children in Foster Care is now available!<\/p>\n
Representative of the IFCA Children’s Rights Project
\nChihiro Kosaka<\/p>\n
This year marks the fifth year since we began working on this project, which was started after discovering the California Bill of Rights for Children and Youth during the 2020 project to the United States.<\/p>\n
During this time, I had the opportunity to hear from many youth involved in the project, and many of them told me that they wish they had known about their rights when they were living under foster care. If they do not know what rights they have, it will be difficult for them to recognize when they are treated unfairly.<\/p>\n
We feel that communicating this Bill of Rights to the parties involved in foster care is very important to truly achieving welfare for the child.<\/p>\n
Currently, the Children’s Rights Project is preparing an “age-appropriate Japanese version of the Bill of Rights” that can be understood by elementary school students in order to make more foster children aware of the Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children, which was released in February 2024, and plans to publish it during this fiscal year.<\/p>\n
We hope that you will continue to pay attention to the activities of the IFCA Children’s Rights Project.<\/p>\n
Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care,\u00a0 IFCA Children’s Rights Project<\/p>\n
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Preamble<\/strong><\/p>\n This Bill of Rights shall apply to children and youth who do not have parents or guardians, or who are not appropriate to be placed in the care of parents or guardians due to abuse or improper child rearing, and who are living in the care of the public and in foster care, or who need foster care including temporary shelter care (hereinafter referred to as “children and youth in foster care”). This document is for children and youth in foster care.<\/p>\n For children and youth in foster care who have lived under extremely difficult conditions that have deprived them of their rights in general, it is essential to provide them with a place where they can live in peace, both physically and mentally. Special care and support are essential to restore the physical and mental health that was damaged during the birth and upbringing process, to rebuild a sense of “I am valued” and a sense of “my life belongs to me and I can change it,” and to ensure the full and harmonious development of their personalities. To this end, a nurturing environment in which the experiences and circumstances of children and youth in foster care are understood, and in which the child’s wishes are carefully elicited, listened to, and received with respect and esteem (hereinafter referred to as an “appropriate nurturing environment”) is required. The child’s environment must be appropriate for the child’s care. Many children and youth in foster care, due to the influence of their upbringing, do not understand the sense of “being cared for,” or in other words, what it is like to be protected. In addition, in light of the general situation of learning about children’s rights in Japan, they are unable to obtain opportunities to learn about children’s rights, and are left in a situation where they lack knowledge about them.<\/p>\n It must be taken seriously that children are particularly vulnerable to violations of their rights because they are in the process of their development, and the difficulties that are particularly stacked against children and youth in foster care are manifested in the fact that it is generally accepted that the interests of children tend to be overlooked if not emphasized. This is nothing less than an indication of the reality that the prohibition of discrimination (Article 2), which is also a general principle stated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, is not adequately guaranteed.<\/p>\n In order to guarantee an appropriate foster care environment that is essential for children and youth in foster care, the rights that form the basis of that environment must be clearly stated and shared by all people, and it must be easy to understand how they should be treated in specific situations. Children and youth live in the present, and their growth and development will shape the future of the world. Respect for human rights is a universal principle for all humankind, and we, in cooperation with the international community, which believes that respect for human rights forms the basis for freedom, justice and peace in the world, affirm that all children and youth who will lead the next generation of society have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation and be guaranteed the opportunity to grow and develop in a quality foster care environment. From this perspective, we establish this Bill of Rights based on the rights of the child as set forth in the Constitution, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Basic Law for Children, with a particular focus on children and youth in foster care.<\/p>\n This Bill of Rights was developed by the members of the Children’s Rights Project of the International Foster Care Alliance (IFCA), which aims to promote the participation of people involved in foster care in Japan through exchanges between children and youth in foster care in the United States and Japan. Inspired by the California Children and Youth Bill of Rights, the pioneer of this project, children and youth in foster care themselves raised their voices and, with the help of supporters, organized the rights they felt necessary based on their own experiences. The subdivided and specificized areas indicate that the awareness of children and youth in foster care is particularly concentrated. We hope that this Bill of Rights will be taken seriously and that it will be widely shared that each child and young person in foster care has a personality and inherent dignity as a human being, as well as equal and inalienable rights in common with all people, and that it will serve as a guide for children and youth in foster care themselves, those who provide support, and all people.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chapter 1 General Provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 1 Definition of Child<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 \u00a0In this Bill of Rights (hereinafter referred to as the “Code”), children and youth are defined as persons in the process of physical and mental development. Among them, children are those from infants to 18 years of age, and youth are those from approximately 18 years of age to approximately under 30 years of age.<\/p>\n 2\u00a0 Foster care in this Code refers to a system of publicly-funded social protection and care for children when there is no parent or guardian with primary responsibility for the care of the child, or when it is not appropriate for the child to be cared for by a parent or guardian due to abuse or inadequate care. This Code covers foster homes, child psychotherapy facilities, and foster parents. Since “providing support to families who have great difficulty in taking care of their children” also constitutes foster care, the experience of consultation with a child guidance center and the use of temporary shelters are also included.<\/p>\n 3 \u00a0“Child” in this Code means a child or young person in need of foster care.<\/p>\n Article 2 Right to an Explanation of Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n Children and youth in need of foster care have the right to be informed by a child welfare worker of their rights as set forth in this Code in an age- and developmentally-appropriate manner. When involved in a consultation with a child welfare officer, when the circumstances requiring action are reviewed, when the initial decision to take action is made, when the action is changed, and at least once every six months or during regular contact with the child welfare officer, the child\/youth shall be handed a copy of the rights indicated in this Code and be given an explanation of those rights and be The child may be.<\/p>\n Article 3: The right to be cared for as an individual human being <\/strong><\/p>\n Children are respected as individuals. They can be nurtured and live as valued human beings in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment where the diverse individuality of each person is respected. Where children come from different cultural backgrounds, they can live in an environment that adheres to the prevailing social and cultural standards of the community to which they belong, including family, social and political ties.<\/p>\n 1 \u00a0The right to receive what you need to grow up healthy<\/p>\n Children have the right to receive what they need to grow up healthy, including adequate and healthy food, appropriate clothing, personal grooming and hygiene items, and an age-appropriate allowance. The clothing, grooming, and hygiene items provided here should respect the child youth’s culture, different social backgrounds, including ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.<\/p>\n Article 4: Right to be free from violence and violation of rights<\/strong><\/p>\n Children have the right to live free from abuse (physical, sexual, psychological, neglect, or other maltreatment), corporal punishment, bullying, and other human rights violations.<\/p>\n Article 5: Respect for the culture of children from different social backgrounds and prohibition of discrimination<\/strong><\/p>\n If a child has a different nationality, Ainu ethnicity, or other social or cultural background, these ties shall be respected, no restrictions shall be placed on these ties without reasonable cause, and discrimination on these grounds shall be prohibited.<\/p>\n Article 6: Respect for LGBTQ and SOGI children and prohibition of discrimination<\/strong><\/p>\n The child’s daily caregivers, child welfare workers and other professionals in charge of the child’s case, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children in need of foster care should receive instruction on how best to provide appropriate care for them, so that they have the cultural competence and care to understand and respond appropriately to their sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity (GI) and gender expression (sex as expressed in appearance, speech, behavior, etc.), and having the cultural competence and care to respond appropriately.<\/p>\n That the child be referred to by the name and gender pronoun of the child’s choice, regardless of the court, child welfare or medical agency, or the gender listed on the child’s birth certificate, and that the child be considered for the type of foster care that he or she needs according to his or her gender identity.<\/p>\n Also, maintain privacy regarding sexual orientation (SO), gender identity (GI) and gender expression (sex as expressed by appearance, word or deed). To maintain the privacy of the child’s personal information, except when the child authorizes disclosure of information about himself or herself, or when disclosure is essential to protect the child’s health and safety, or when disclosure is mandated by law or court order.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chapter 2: Four Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 7: Four Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n Children have the following four principle rights that are the pillars of their rights guarantees, and these four principle rights must always be taken into account together with other rights guarantees in other situations.<\/p>\n 1 \u00a0Prohibition of discrimination<\/p>\n The child has the right to the equal enjoyment of all rights, without discrimination, regardless of his or her race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or ethnic social origin, property, disability, birth, foster care experience or other status.<\/p>\n 2 \u00a0Best interests of the child<\/p>\n The child has the right to have the best interests of the subject child considered in the highest priority when decisions are made and carried out concerning him or her, whether they are made by foster care, the courts, administrative or legislative bodies.<\/p>\n 3 \u00a0Right to survival and development<\/p>\n Children have the right to medical care, education, and support in their daily lives so that their lives are protected and they can fully develop their innate abilities.<\/p>\n 4 \u00a0Right to express opinions<\/p>\n (1) Children have the right to freely express their views on all matters affecting them and to be taken seriously and considered with due weight according to their age and maturity.<\/p>\n (2) The child has the right to be given the opportunity to be heard in all matters within foster care affecting him or her and in judicial and administrative proceedings, either directly or through a representative or appropriate body.<\/p>\n (3) In order to fully guarantee these rights, the following processes need to be institutionally positioned.<\/p>\n (a) Advance information<\/p>\n Children shall be provided with adequate, accessible, diversity-sensitive and age-appropriate information about their right to express their views and the manner, scope, purpose and potential impact of such right.<\/p>\n (b) Support from hearing professionals and training<\/p>\n Listeners need expertise in advocacy, etc., and support through training needs to be put in place for this purpose.<\/p>\n (c) Consideration of risk<\/p>\n In certain circumstances, the expression of opinion may be risky, in which case precautionary measures should be taken to minimize the risk.<\/p>\n (d) Consideration of counterparts<\/p>\n The views expressed should be taken seriously and considered.<\/p>\n (e) Accountability<\/p>\n It is necessary to explain how the opinions expressed were handled, including the reasons, especially if the conclusions were not in line with the opinions expressed. In this case, it is desirable that an appeals system be in place and that this be explained as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chapter 3 Rights in Administrative and Judicial Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 8: The right to prefer a relative or an appropriate adult with whom one already has a family-like relationship as a nurturing environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n If the child requires alternative care, give preference to an adult in a suitable, family-like relationship that the Youth believes is appropriate and in a state of acceptance of his\/her wishes as the caregiving environment. In doing so, consider the child’s continuity of care, ethnic and cultural background Or, give preference to relatives as the nurturing environment.<\/p>\n Article 9 Hearing of Opinions and Participation in Court Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n The child may appoint a representative at public expense. The representative may speak for the child’s protection, safety, and wellbeing. The child may have a one-on-one conversation with the representative, who is subject to confidentiality. If the child feels that the appointed representative is not “acting in his or her best interests or adequately advocating for his or her legal interests,” the child may request another representative.<\/p>\n The term “representative” here refers to the child’s procedural representative, counsel, attendant, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 10 \u00a0Right to Participation in Decision on and Services and Supports for Persons with Disabilities Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n The child is able to receive explanations and to express his\/her opinions during the process of his\/her own case, including the decision to take measures, as well as changes in measures and plans to support self-reliance. At the time of the decision to take measures, and at least every 6 months thereafter, a support person meeting is held, at which the child may participate.<\/p>\n Article 11 \u00a0Right to Hold Children’s Family Conferences<\/strong><\/p>\n The child may participate in regularly scheduled meetings that include the child and his or her parents.<\/p>\n Article 12 \u00a0Rights in the case of dissatisfaction with measures and plans to support services and supports for persons with disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 The national and local governments are obliged to establish an independent and third-party ombudsperson.<\/p>\n 2 The child may receive contact information for an independent and third-party ombudsperson at the time of the decision to take action and when there are changes. To contact any or all of these offices immediately upon request regarding any violation of their rights, to speak with a representative of the office in a confidential environment, and to be free from threats or punishment for filing a complaint.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chapter 4: Rights in Temporary Shelters and in Life Situations in Foster Care<\/strong><\/p>\n (a) General rules for living environment<\/p>\n Article 13: Right to live in the least restrictive environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Children and youth in foster care have the right to live in the least restrictive environment possible, as long as it does not conflict with the purpose of foster care.<\/p>\n Article 14: The right to live in diverse relationships…particularly with respect to cultural backgrounds and the maintenance of ties.<\/strong><\/p>\n To be able to meet and interact with a diverse range of people outside the child welfare industry (schools, businesses, NPOs, community activities, etc.).<\/p>\n Article 15: The right to equitable access to services, places of action, care and treatment regardless of attributes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fair and equal access to all available services, sources of action, care, treatment, and benefits, and not be discriminated against or harassment.<\/p>\n Article 16: The right of the child not to be prevented from educational and cultural activities on grounds of punishment or otherwise<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure that no one is prevented from participating in school and other educational and various cultural activities, including leisure time, on the grounds of punishment or otherwise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (b) Civil rights and freedoms<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 17 Right not to be locked up and locked out <\/strong><\/p>\n Children and youth in foster care have the right not to be locked up and confined in any place in foster care measures, except for admission to a treatment facility.<\/p>\n Article 18: Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion <\/strong><\/p>\n 1 \u00a0The child must be able to attend religious services, activities and ceremonies of his\/her own choosing. This includes traditional and ethnic events for children of indigenous and foreign origin and<\/p>\n Festivals are also included.<\/p>\n 2 \u00a0The ideology, conscience, and religion of the foster care provider cannot be forced on the children and youth in foster care. They have the right to refuse to participate in activities related to their ideology, conscience, or religion.<\/p>\n Article 19. Right to access various types of information <\/strong><\/p>\n Children and youth in foster care have access to information and materials from a variety of national and international sources relating to the paths and lives of children and youth in foster care, particularly information and materials aimed at promoting the social, mental and welfare aspects of the children and their physical and mental health. They may also receive assistance in their use. The national and local governments are obliged to create an environment and mechanism to organize and make accessible information accessible to children.<\/p>\n Article 20: The right to make and receive telephone calls and e-mails without being monitored or tapped. <\/strong><\/p>\n Children and youth in foster care may freely send and receive phone calls and e-mails. (2) Censorship shall not be imposed. Unless prohibited by court decision, unopened mail may be received and posted. (3) The secrecy of communications shall not be violated.<\/p>\n Article 21. Right to contact with siblings and relatives<\/strong><\/p>\n Young children in foster care may visit and contact siblings and relatives personally, unless restricted by court decision. They may also request visitation with siblings.<\/p>\n Article 22. Right to have contact information of a person who can be a support person for you<\/strong><\/p>\n The child and youth in foster care may maintain the names and contact information of the following parties with whom they may communicate privately (i) Persons trusted by the child and youth in foster care, the child welfare officer in charge, the child psychologist in charge, the foster care specialist advocate, the guardian of a minor, the foster care self-support program provider, attorneys, and probation officers. (ii) Censorship shall not be. Unless prohibited by court decision, unopened mail may be received and deposited. (iii) The secrecy of communications shall not be violated.<\/p>\n Article 23: Right to age-appropriate employment <\/strong><\/p>\n The program provides age-appropriate work that complies with labor standards and builds up skills for employment.<\/p>\n The right to maintain a bank account and control personal income. <\/strong><\/p>\n 1 \u00a0Children can maintain a bank account to manage and access their personal income, depending on their age and developmental stage.<\/p>\n 2 \u00a0Gradual and experiential education about money management (including making mistakes) from an early age<\/p>\n Article 25: Right to have storage space for private use <\/strong><\/p>\n They may have a storage space for private use. As for that space, it cannot be seen or touched without the child’s consent.<\/p>\n Article 26: Right to be free from unreasonable searches of personal property <\/strong><\/p>\n Personal belongings can live without being searched or touched without the child’s permission.<\/p>\n Article 27: Rights to various children’s records relating to child welfare<\/strong><\/p>\n The information necessary for the child to reflect on his\/her upbringing, medical information necessary for treatment, court records, and other necessary child welfare records shall be accessible, free of charge, and may be inspected and copied (copied). Child Guidance Centers and other divisions in charge of child welfare and child welfare facilities shall keep the records in perpetuity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (c) Recovery from damage\/health and medical care<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 28: The right to be placed in a nurturing environment that has implemented trauma-informed care and evidence-based progressive mitigation and intervention techniques.<\/strong><\/p>\n To be placed in a foster care setting that has implemented trauma informed care and evidence based graduated mitigation and intervention techniques. Requesting the intervention of the Child Guidance Center (including temporary custody of the child and consideration of a change in placement) only when there is an imminent threat (detriment) to the life or safety of another child or individual, or as a last resort after all behavioral mitigation and intervention techniques have been applied. Also, require a decision by the family court when making a decision involving the measure. Request the intervention of law enforcement agencies. The child’s parent\/guardian must be informed of the child’s situation and that law enforcement intervention will not be used as a form of intimidation or retaliation against the child.<\/p>\n Article 29: The right of the child to receive an explanation of his or her medical care and to participate in the process.<\/strong><\/p>\n (A) The child receives prompt access to medical, mental health, substance abuse care (addiction mental health), and sexual and reproductive health services that are appropriate to his or her needs. Receive an explanation of his\/her diagnosis and medical services in a manner that is easy to understand. The right to participate in the decision-making process regarding their treatment and services. This right includes gender-affirming medical services (transgender-specific medical services) and mental health care, and is subject to existing laws governing consent to medical care for minors and adults, and does not limit, add provisions to, or otherwise affect applicable laws regarding consent to medical services. It does not.<\/p>\n (B) To the extent that he\/she has the right to consent to his\/her own treatment as described in his\/her medical record, he\/she shall have access to his\/her medical record without charge and shall receive a copy of it until he\/she turns 26 years of age.<\/p>\n *What is sexual and reproductive health care: sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, etc., sex reassignment surgery, etc. (April 2023)<\/p>\n Article 30: Rights concerning the administration of psychotropic drugs to children<\/strong><\/p>\n If psychotropic medications are administered in connection with the child’s treatment, the effects and side effects of such psychotropic medications may be explained to the child. Except in an emergency, no medication or chemical substance may be forced upon the child unless prescribed by a physician, and the child may refuse all psychotropic medications.<\/p>\n Article 31: Sexual and Reproductive Rights of the Child<\/strong><\/p>\n (A) access to age-appropriate and medically accurate information about sexual and reproductive health, prevention of unplanned pregnancy, and prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; and<\/p>\n (B) the ability to consent to or refuse to receive perinatal services, including contraception, pregnancy and abortion care and medical care for sexual assault, regardless of age, without being obligated to obtain consent or provide information from an adult; and<\/p>\n (C) That children 12 years of age and older may consent to or refuse prevention, testing, treatment, or mental health care for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, without being obligated to obtain consent or provide information from an adult.<\/p>\n Article 32: The right to choose a health care provider (12 years of age and older)<\/strong><\/p>\n Children 12 years of age and older may always choose their own health care provider for medical, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse, and sexual and reproductive health services, subject to applicable law, if payment is authorized by the National Health Insurance. They may also communicate with that health care provider about their concerns and needs for treatment and request a second opinion should the need arise for invasive medical, dental, or mental health treatment.<\/p>\n Article 33: The right to confidentiality of medical records relating to any mental or physical health<\/strong><\/p>\n Confidentiality obligations for medical records regarding HIV status, history of drug addiction, and any mental or physical health, including sexual and reproductive health care, shall be consistent with current law.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (d) Education* Leisure and cultural activities<\/strong><\/p>\n Article 34: Children’s Right to Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Always be able to continue learning and attend school. not change schools if at all possible. If they must transfer, they must be promptly admitted to the school. To be able to earn credits for courses taken. Be informed of and receive the educational support and benefits necessary to continue their education and studies in foster care.<\/p>\n Article 35 Right to access information on all available educational options.<\/strong><\/p>\n Access to existing information on all available educational options, including information on careers and skills, credits required for post-secondary programs, financial aid for secondary education, and specialized programs for children who are\/were in foster care regarding state and local institutions of higher education access to existing information on all available educational options, including information on financial aid for secondary education and specialized programs for children in\/formerly in foster care at national and local institutions of higher education<\/p>\n Article 36. Right to participate in various extracurricular activities<\/strong><\/p>\n Participation in extracurricular, cultural, racial, ethnic, personal enrichment, and social activities. Specifically, but not limited to, having access to computers and the Internet that are appropriate to the child’s age and level of maturity and development, sexual orientation (SO), gender identity (GI) and gender expression (sex expressed through appearance, speech and behavior).<\/p>\n IFCA Children’s Rights Project Milestones<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [FY2020] Meet the California Bill of Rights for Children and Youth<\/p>\n June: IFCA Children’s Rights Project launched<\/p>\n July: Learning about the Children’s Rights Note initiative (Lecturer: Nagase)<\/p>\n August: Began translating the California Bill of Rights for Children and Youth.<\/p>\n September: Learning about disclosure of children’s records (Instructor: Nishimura)<\/p>\n October: Comments on Draft Translation of the California Bill of Rights for Children and Youth<\/p>\n December: Learning about the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and Guidelines for Alternative Care (Lecturer: Nagase)<\/p>\n March 2021: California Children and Youth Bill of Rights Discussion Start<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FY2021] Translation of the California Bill of Rights for Children and Youth Begins<\/p>\n April\/May: Discussion continued<\/p>\n June: 5 youth and 1 supportive adult present at the 2nd Leadership Symposium “Materialize Youth Engagement: Through Youth Projects<\/p>\n July-December: Discussion continued<\/p>\n February 2022: Presentations on articles important for youth (6 youth and 2 supportive adults) at the 3rd Leadership Symposium ” Materialize Youth Engagement – Considering the Rights of Children and Youth in Need of Foster Care” The content of the report will be included in the report.<\/p>\n March: “IFCA Children’s Rights Project Report: Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care in California, U.S.A.” published.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [FY2022] Listening to Youth Voices and Using Them as a Stepping Stone to a Japanese Version<\/p>\n August: Hearing at summer camp 8 youth (on-site participation) 2 (online), 3 supportive adults<\/p>\n November: Hearing for 1 youth<\/p>\n February 2023: IFCA Youth Summit in Fukuoka, the Japan Team hear about Nevada’s experience from Madison, who developed the Nevada Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care in the U.S.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [FY2023] Creating a Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care<\/p>\n April: Youth Hearing<\/p>\n August: Supportive Adult who is a lawyer proposed a draft<\/p>\n September-December: Based on the draft, review the text of the article to make it more relevant to Japan.<\/p>\n February 2024: First report release of the Japanese version of the Bill of Rights of the Child<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [FY2024] Create a a child-friendly version of the Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care<\/p>\n Continued to meet once a month to discuss a child-friendly version of the Japanese version. In the process of reviewing the child-friendly version, the Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth was again revised to better reflect the Japanese situation.<\/p>\n March 2024: IFCA Youth Summit held in Tokyo. Panel discussion on children’s rights.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Japanese version of the Bill of Rights for Children in Foster Care is now available! 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