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You can call the police by dialing 112.
You can also call the children’s hotline on the free phone 116 111 – daily from 11 to 23.
Yes, a minor has the right to report a crime or offense to the police.
No, the minor’s interests must represent his/her parents, unless they are both accused or by a guardian who has presented a document certifying the right of representation.
If police officers arrive at the scene after reporting domestic violence and find minors, they immediately contact Child Protection Services. Then this service assesses the situation. If the situation is unsafe for the child, he will be removed from the family. If none of the close relatives can take care of him, the child can be transferred to a guardian.
An investigation will begin.
Crimes against children in Lithuania are punishable under the Criminal Code. This is regulated by articles 129, part 2, paragraphs 1, 131, 132, art. 135 h. 2 p. 1, 137, Art. 138 h. 2 p. 1, 139, Art. 140 h. 3, 145.
No, parents or adults must represent a minor with the document certifying the right of representation, but a minor can contact the police and a police officer can accompany the minor and sign medical documents. In this case, medical aid will be provided.
No, parents or adults must represent a minor with the document certifying the right of representation, but a minor can contact the police and a police officer can accompany the minor and sign medical documents. In this case, medical aid will be provided.
You can report a possible violation of the rights of the child to the nearest branch of the State Service for the Protection of the Rights of the Child and Adoption under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor – on working days from 8 to 17. Link and contacts.
It is also possible to call the children’s helpline on the free hotline 116 111 every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
You can also contact the 1809 hotline. It consists of six helplines:
— Youth line,
— children’s line,
— women’s helpline,
— parent line,
— silver line (for elderly people)
Depending on the situation, you can choose the line where you think you can receive help.
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