South African Child Gauge 2016
An annual publication that provides a snap-shot of the status of South Africa’s children, the 2016 issue focuses on children social assistance.
An annual publication that provides a snap-shot of the status of South Africa’s children, the 2016 issue focuses on children social assistance.
In this journal article, suggestions are offered to address issues for the evolving child protection system in Pakistan, including the challenge of defining the concept of child protection for practice; the establishment of formal administrative
The European Recommendations on the implementation of a child rights-based approach for care professionals working with and for children highlights the steps to be undertaken to develop a child care service workforce capable of applying
Cash transfer programs hold significant potential to mitigate the economic burdens resulting from the HIV epidemic and enhance the wellbeing of affected children. South Africa offers two cash transfers, and comparison studies show that OVC
Home visiting is a popular component of programs for HIV-affected children in sub-Saharan Africa, but its implementation varies widely. While some home visitors are lay volunteers, other programs invest in more highly trained paraprofessional staff.
This study examined associations between sexual initiation, unprotected sex, and having multiple sex partners in the past year with participation in a three-year empowerment program targeting orphan and vulnerable children (OVC). A Kenya-based program combines
This inter-agency, desk-based research aims to consolidate experience and create opportunities for dialogue and shared learning on reintegration practices for separated children in low and lower-middle income countries.
This policy brief is to urge policy makers, donors and stakeholders who are part of health systems to invest in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programming in prolonged crisis settings throughout the Middle East.
Many of the household- and community-level stresses which hamper the development of children affected by adult HIV also hinder antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake and adherence. Because of this overlap, programs which seek to remove or
Psychological distress is a key risk factor for poor sexual decision-making and is particularly salient for OVC given their well-documented higher risk for mental health problems. Providing both psychological and behavioral interventions resulted in long-term
This manual is comprised of a two-day course to familiarize groups of care professionals with the international standards and principles surrounding children’s rights – and above all, to relate this to the daily experience and
International child protection work has undergone a paradigm shift, moving from addressing issues such as trafficked children, street children and child labor separately to a more integrated systems approach. As a young nation still marked
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