Impact of evictions on students
In teaching centers, eviction situations have become an alarming phenomenon, especially in Barcelona, where 70% of cases involve minors. These circumstances not only affect family stability, but also compromise the fundamental right to children’s education.
A Protocol for Educational Dignity
A new protocol designed for educational teachers and institutions has been presented to deal with this worrying reality. Entitled ‘Without housing there is no education’, this document has been created with the collaboration of various organizations, including the USTEC, the PAH, the Tenant Union and the CGT.
The role of the tutor: a vigilant clau
The guide emphasizes the importance of the tutor as a central figure in the detection of eviction cases. Through the observation of indicators such as absenteeism, variations in behavior, and changes in eating and hygiene habits, teachers can identify situations of vulnerability among their students.
Steps to follow in critical situations
Once a case is identified, the tutor must inform the educational team and, if possible, to social education professionals. The guide also recommends families who seek support for the assemblies or entities that work to guarantee the right to housing and, if they receive a notification of eviction, that they contact the judicial system to obtain legal assistance.
The accompaniment during eviction
The educational response to eviction may vary. The centers can organize turns between teachers to accompany families on the day of eviction or offer days of permission for personal matters. This accompaniment has become more and more common in the current context.
A call to social consciousness
Cristina Martín, a representative of USTEC, has stated that it is essential not to ignore alien suffering and reject the commercialization of the various dimensions of life, including education. “We cannot do as if nothing happened with the lives of our students and their families,” he said.
The need for systemic change
The entities involved in the creation of the guide have stated that the current eviction situation is systematically violating the right to education. “This is not only a matter of housing, but it deeply affects the lives of children and their emotional well -being,” said Juanjo Ramón de la PAH.
Child poverty as a key factor
With a rate of child poverty of about 35% in Catalonia and 44% in single -parent homes, evictions are only the tip of the iceberg. Many families are forced to live in precarious conditions, including homes that do not meet minimum habitability requirements, shared flats or pensions.
