Vlaams jeugd- en kinderrechtenbeleidsplan 2015-2019 | Page 25
well-being
INCREASING RESILIENCE
Three elements constitute the basis of
‘well-being’, as referred to in the Youth
and Children’s Rights Policy Plan.
Children and young people feel good
about themselves, are not afraid to say
otherwise and know who they can turn
to with questions. The Government of
Flanders wants to take measures to
increase the resilience of children and
young people by focusing on preventive
work and investing in accessible support.
YOU ARE MORE THAN JUST A LABEL
There is a growing tendency of applying labels to children and young people.
As the number of labels grows, so does
the use of medication by minors. The
Government of Flanders is taking initiatives which will ensure a more conscious use of these labels. In sectors
coming under integrated youth support
the Diagnostics Quality Centre wants to
develop instruments, do research and
offer support in order to realise higher-quality diagnostics. This should allow
for the achievement of higher-quality
care. Efforts are also made towards a
policy for pupils with special educational needs.
HELP BREAK TABOOS
The mental well-being of children and
young people is often surrounded by
taboo. Several methodologies and tools
are already in place to open up discussion about this topic. However, the process used for this is mostly too complex
or cumbersome. The Government of
Flanders wants to do a thorough job in
making information accessible. We realise broad access to youth support. The
accessibility to services and support is
improved by extending the ‘Huizen van
het Kind’ (children’s centres), organising
parenting support for parents from disadvantaged groups and investing in extensive and easily accessible networks.
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE YOU CAN TURN TO
Every child and young person should
have someone to turn to for support
and who can refer him or her, if necessary. We look into the possibility of
establishing a uni que communication
platform for children and young people.
We more widely publicise the helpline
1712 (violence, (child) abuse). Finally, we
offer support to confidential advisers of
minors in youth support.
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