Violence Against Children and Care in Africa: A discussion paper

This discussion paper highlights the prevalence of violence against children in Africa, including in family and alternative care settings. It also makes recommendations on strategies for addressing the problem, including investing in a skilled and well-resourced social service workforce.

Author(s):

Better Care Network, Isabel de Bruin Cardoso, Kelley Bunkers, Ghazal Keshavarzian

Year of Publication:

2017

Workforce Theme(s):

Case Management, Developing, Multidisciplinary, Paraprofessionals, Planning, Supervision, Supporting, Systems

Program Theme(s):

Alternative Care, Child Protection, Children, HIV/AIDS, Psychosocial support

Geographic Location:

Benin, Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom (Great Britain), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Resource Type(s):

Gray literature

Language(s):

English

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