CHAPTER 5 VIEWS AND PERSPECTIVES OF CHILDREN DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY 78 1. Introduction 79 2. Methods 81 2.1 Literature Review 81 2.2 Consultations with Children 83 2.3 Participants and Data Collection 84 2.4 Limitations 86 3. Children’s Experiences of their Rights when Deprived of Liberty 87 3.1 Provision 88 3.2 Participation 93 3.3 Protection 95 3.4 Contact with Family 98 3.5 Preparation for Reintegration 101 3.6 Alternatives to Detention 103 4. Cross-cutting Themes 104 4.1 Fear, Isolation, Harm and Trauma 104 4.2 Coping with Adversity 106 4.3 Disempowerment 107 4.4 Discrimination and Stigma 108 4.5 Aspirations 109 5. Conclusions 111 6. Recommendations 113