Intersectoral dynamics in child protection networks (Rights Protection Office programs OPD) in the Ñuble region, Chile

Abstract

This research reviewed elements that promote intersectoral dynamics in child protection networks carried out by the OPD Rights Protection Office programs, an instance co-financed by the National Service for Minors SENAME and the municipalities of Chile. A qualitative research was carried out, using semi-structured interviews with OPD coordinators from the Ñuble region, Chile. Presenting as results elements that facilitate inter-sectoral management, analyzing the levels of coordination, cooperation, communication and comprehensiveness that the work dynamics of these community networks show. The main conclusion is the existence of formal and informal coordination mechanisms, elements that favor cooperation, informal communication mechanisms, the presence of collaborative work between institutions and the absence of experiences of comprehensiveness.