Building a Coordinated National System: Jordan’s Multisectoral Approach to Ending Violence Against Children

Jordan has made significant strides in institutionalizing child and family protection through an integrated legislative and policy framework. A cornerstone of this progress was the establishment of the National Family Protection Team, a national coordinating body that led the development of the National Framework for Family Protection against Violence, later endorsed by the Council of Ministers. The framework introduced a multisectoral coordination mechanism, a unified case management system, and survivor-centered protocols. Key legislative milestones include the Domestic Violence Protection Law (2017) and the Child Rights Law (2022), both of which clearly define state responsibilities, referral procedures, and rights-based service provision. Together, these laws have laid the foundation for a comprehensive national system for prevention, early intervention, and response to violence against children.

This session will explore Jordan’s policy transformation and how legislative reform has supported a public health and systems-strengthening approach—highlighting practical lessons in coordination, digital case tracking, workforce training, and institutional accountability.