Objectives
To identify the negative aspects of an existing violation/s of children’s rights and to establish the causes and effects related to that violation/s. Focus Problem analysis in the community context Description The analysis is presented in diagram form showing the effects of a children’s right violation on top and its causes underneath. Once complete, the problem tree represents a summary of the existing negative situation. How to establish a Problem Tree? - As a starting point, identify and state the core existing violation of children’s rights in the targeted community - Brainstorm and analyze major problems that are related to the problem - Write down each identified problem on a card. - Establish hierarchy of cause and effects: problems which are directly causing the core problem are put below; problems which are direct effects of the core problem are put above. - Connect the problems with cause-effect arrows. - Review the diagram and verify its validity and completeness. The links of causes and effects should be clear and make a logical sense. Notes: 46