Avanzando hacia la protección integral de los derechos de la infancia: Una mirada al proyecto de ley que regula entrevistas grabadas en video y otras medidas de resguardo a menores de edad víctimas de delitos sexuales

Abstract

This study aims to perform a comprehensive analysis of the bill of videotaped interviews in Chile by comparing it to the investigative processes implemented in Sweden and Israel. Since the latter countries have child protection policies and evidence-based intervention approach, they are thought to will serve as a contrast to compare the national legal reality. Using a qualitative approach, and a case study method, content analysis of semi-structured interviews with field experts in each of this countries was conducted. In light of the results we suggest that Chile should first commit to the International Convention on Children's Rights by creating a comprehensive protection policy to protect them. This task involves an important paradigmatic shift, which should also be supported by a clear definition of institutional roles in cases of alleged Child sexual abuse. International experience also suggests that the investigation process should be grounded on an evidence-based practice approach, taking into account children's particular traits.