1. In addition to raising the minimum age of soldiers, the treaty would require governments to rehabilitate children who have been traumatized by war. 2. Previously, Juvenile Court judges made that decision after conducting in-depth hearings into whether the child could be rehabilitated in the juvenile system. 3. Comprehensive information could persuade governments to make the issue a priority, and help in developing ways to rehabilitate damaged children, Machel said. 4. Several group homes in Cotonou are devoted to rehabilitating trafficked children. 5. Some will involve helping North Korean medical staff rehabilitate malnourished children, who are at risk of suffering permanent damage to their physical and mental development. 6. The third category is for individuals who rehabilitate street children, the statement said. 7. It also calls for donors to fund a program with non-governmental groups and the Indian authorities to identify, release, and rehabilitate all children working as bonded laborers. |