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Saatja: "Linda Megne" <[email protected]> Saaja: [email protected] Teema: Handling of children who are under the influence of intoxicating substances Kuupäev: 2025-04-14 07:24 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear, Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia – Department of Child Protection, my name is Linda Līvija Megne, and I represent the Department of Services and Support within the Child Protection Centre of Latvia. We are currently facing a pressing issue in Latvia concerning the handling of children who are under the influence of intoxicating substances, particularly those whose legal guardians are either unknown or unreachable, or in cases where the child’s identity itself remains unclear. Our law enforcement institutions have reported that children's homes are declining to admit such children when they are not already residing in those institutions. Simultaneously, the police are also left without viable alternatives on where to place these children, especially when there is no legal representative to take custody or when the child's personal details are unidentified. In light of this, I am writing to kindly inquire about the procedures in place in Estonia. Specifically, we would appreciate your response to the following question: * If a child is detained by the Estonian police while under the influence of addictive substances, where is the child taken in such situations? (Particularly in cases where the child’s legal representatives cannot be located or when the identity of the child is unknown.) We believe that understanding your practices will help us explore possible solutions and align our procedures to better serve the interests and safety of vulnerable children. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation. We look forward to your response and any insights you can provide regarding this matter. Linda Līvija Megne Department of Services and Support Child Protection Centre Latvia