Children on the Move in ECOWAS : A Structural Violence Approach to Child Migration and Protection Frameworks

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how structural violence affects child migration and the role of healthcare providers in ensuring protection.
• Review of existing literature on child migration and structural violence.
• Analysis of the role of nurses and frontline providers in addressing migration-related risks.
• Assessment of care delivery methods and safeguarding processes.
• Highlighting gaps in current protection frameworks for migrating children.
• Demonstrating the importance of trauma-informed care in migration scenarios.
• Identifying effective referral pathways for child protection and support.