3. Child protection at the community level:
Protection at the community level focused on
promoting awareness among community leaders and
public education for community members, in order
to continue promotion of child protection as a
system. Creating a protective community environmentfor children involved: promoting safe areas and
non-violence; development of a security system;
and, discouraging gambling, and drug and alcohol
use. Additional activities focused on providing
growth opportunities for children, such as sports
and alternative recreation for children and youth.