The problem of street children in Jordan (working children, refugees children, children exposed to violence, children deprived of family care, and the girl child) a country rapidly growing and integrating with the world,... [ view full abstract ]
The problem of street children in Jordan (working children, refugees children, children exposed to violence, children deprived of family care, and the girl child) a country rapidly growing and integrating with the world, arises from the interaction of traditional causes such as the loss or divorce of parents and new causes such as immigration, war, economic incentive. In spite of the abilities and personal qualities of Jordan's monarch, to have maintained the stability over the past years, in an area of the world not commonly known for its tranquility and peace, or Known with conflicts and war.
This paper is to review the status of children in the changing conditions, which are compared across time in Greater Amman area. Through the institutions addressing street children's support, reviewing the existing yearly reports of government and nongovernment institutions that offer support for children, and reeach studies for the definition and classification of street children in Jordan.
The initial step in the process is to assess the children’s street status and the capacity of the institutions working with or for children in this city which is hosting the largest number of these children.
The study presents a new typology of street children based on causes and situations that increase rapidly:
Causes are classified into broken family, poverty, unemployed parent, war, and migration. Situations are divided into current situation of protection and future investment. It is shown that the children exposed to violence, children deprived of family care, and the girl child groups are most difficult to assist, but working children, refugees' children groups often show strong desire for study and better life. However, their aspiration is frequently interrupted by various setbacks. Since street children are not a homogenous group, intervention must also be diversified according to the needs of each type of children.
