Child Protection Rapid Assessment: A Short Guide

A Child Protection Rapid Assessment (CPRA) is an inter-agency, cluster-specific rapid assessment, designed and conducted by CPWG members in the aftermath of a rapid-onset emergency. It is meant to provide a snapshot of urgent child protection related needs among the affected population within the immediate post-emergency context, as well as act as a stepping-stone for a more comprehensive process of assessing the impacts of the emergency. This rapid assessment should not be confused with nor take the place of more comprehensive assessments or monitoring mechanisms.