PREFACES The Study provides an overview of the situation of children deprived of liberty worldwide. It includes valuable examples from States of policy options related to restorative justice, diversion, alternatives to migration detention and de-institutionalisation of children. The deprivation of liberty of children can and should be prevented. It is not only the responsibility of Member States, but of the wider society. The United Nations supports these efforts wholeheartedly. Children of the world deserve this, and much more. Najat Maalla M’jid Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children on behalf of the UN Task Force