The decree that establishes the Municipal Policy for Searching for Missing Persons, Locating Family Members and Caring for Relatives of Missing Persons is extremely important for the relatives of missing persons. It recognizes the pain, anguish and specific needs of these families, providing a set of guidelines and actions to support them in this difficult time. The decree seeks to ensure that family members have access to up-to-date and accurate information about ongoing investigations, promoting transparency and confidence in the process. In addition, it aims to offer emotional support, legal guidance and social assistance to family members, helping them deal with the emotional and practical consequences of the disappearance of a loved one. By recognizing and meeting the needs of family members, the decree seeks to provide them with adequate support, offering hope, dignity and protection throughout the process of searching for and locating missing persons.
Decree on Municipal policy for the search for missing persons, family location, and attention to families of missing persons
Official Name of Signatory
Delegation
Brazil
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Lucas Roberto Paredes Santos
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
Assessor International Relations
Aim of the Good Practice
The policy's specific objectives are to guarantee the right to life and personal integrity, promote a culture of prevention and search for missing persons, train professionals to care for and assist family members, strengthen prevention and assistance actions, and carry out guidance campaigns for the population.
Target Group of the Good Practice
Relatives of missing persons; Missing people; Company Period of implementation:
Consistency over time
Consistency over time involves maintaining an organizational structure responsible for implementing the decree, with professionals trained and qualified to deal with the demands and needs of family members. It also requires the regular provision of financial, human and technological resources to carry out the activities provided for in the decree, such as investigations, psychosocial care, legal assistance and dissemination of information.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
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Key stakeholders and partnerships
Social assistance, health, civil police, public ministry, civil society organizations