Combatting Child Begging: Ministry’s Pledge for Child Welfare

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security’s Social Services Department launches comprehensive actions to combat child begging and enhance child welfare.

Ministry of Labor and Social Security’s Social Services Department has pledged comprehensive action to combat child begging.

Director Alev Ecevit addressed recent reports concerning child beggars and outlined the department’s commitment to child welfare and intervention plans.

Child Welfare and Intervention Plans

Ecevit emphasized that “Child Welfare” is a cornerstone of the Social Services Department’s mission. The department is dedicated to addressing issues that hinder the physical, social, mental, and emotional development of children. Recently, there has been an uptick in reports of children under 18 being forced to work on the streets, beg, and face exposure to social dangers and harmful behaviors.

Legal Regulations and Criminal Complaints

Ecevit pointed out that Article 57 of Chapter 352 of the Children Act, under the Department of Social Services (Establishment, Duties, and Working Principles) Act, explicitly criminalizes causing or allowing minors to beg. The department is actively monitoring these reports and is committed to taking all necessary legal steps to prevent child begging.

These statements reveals the proactive stance of the Department of Social Services and its efforts within the legal framework to protect and promote the welfare of children.