미등록 이주아동의 아동학대에 관한 법적과제

Currently, in our country, due to the fact that the parents do not have the status of residence, etc., there is more than a party for unregistered migrant children living without legal status of residence. These children have no pathway to legal status of residence within the lagal system of our country, and even the basic rights they deserve are not guaranteed. In such a reality, unregistered migrant children cannot report it for fear of being forcibly displaced even if they suffer abuse and psychological damage, and even if they report abuse, there are no specific protection measures, so systems and countermeasures are urgently needed. Therefore, this study provides meaningful statutory policy and legal directions to protect the abuse of unregistered migrant children in our country aiming to realize the two things of human rights of undocumented migrant children and preservation of families that protect their rights. The following are, first, The scope of application of the current ‘Child Welfare Act’ and ‘Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes’ should be expanded to children within the jurisdiction of Korea. Second, granted status of residence as a protective measure for unregistered migrant children, use of child welfare facilities, financial support of child welfare facilities, etc. Third, the children’s information system must establish a monitoring system for unregistered migrant children and introduce unique numbers or temporary identification numbers for them.