The Children's Friends Study Group is formed by representatives from the Aydin Bar, Adnan Menderes University, Social Services Child Protection Institution, National Education Directorship and Provincial Health Directorship.
The group's press spokeswoman, lawyer Meltem Yatagan said they were working to set up a "Child Protection Center," in Aydin.
The center would provide medical and psychosocial support to prevent children from being neglected or exploited. The World Bank has provided financial support for the center. (BB/EA/YE)