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Media coverage of the war in Ukraine is everywhere. It includes the stories, destinies and traumas of its refugees, many of whom seek shelter with us here in Switzerland. Uprooted from their social and cultural structures and deprived of their livelihoods, refugees arrive in their host countries in a state of acute dependency. As a result, the risk of discrimination or even the criminal exploitation of these victims is indeed tremendous. 

How do we support children, youth and their caregivers in challenging situations? As part of our series of posts on legal advice , we examine the specific case of a girl facing disciplinary action at school.

How do we provide support to children and youth who find themselves in challenging situations? In the context of our series of articles, we examine a specific example of a boy experiencing violence and alcoholism at home.

In Switzerland, one of every three children suffers from physical violence inflicted as a «child-rearing practice».