Date: April 12, 2017

Overview: Many recent reports have captured the severity of the situation of violence against children across the world. The statistics can be staggering and provide a context that emphasizes the dire need for interventions from a strong workforce. The Alliance’s 2017 State of the Social Service Workforce Report, includes four types of violence: physical violence, sexual violence, emotional violence and neglect. The report draws from several recent studies, violence against children studies and other existing data.

Violence affects children of all ages and in a wide range of contexts across the globe. For example, half of all children in the world have been affected by some form of violence. There are multiple social and economic costs associated with violence against children. Evidence supports the cost-effectiveness of preventing violence against children, yet current levels of government spending remain very low.  All in all, investing in the workforce is cost effective and helps to prevent the cycle of violence and its many costs to society.

This webinar was held to review findings and recommendations from the newly released 2017 State of the Social Service Workforce Report. The report highlights the magnitude of violence children and families face and offers stories and recommendations for strengthening the frontline workforce helping to prevent and respond to violence against children.

Speakers:

• Amy Bess, Director, Global Social Service Workforce Alliance
• Elena Ghanotakis, Consultant
• Saleem Bokhari, Health Education Officer / Social Worker, Health Department, Punjab, Pakistan