All: Understanding and preventing sexual violence

Core Commitments to Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Children in Cambodia
VACS reports

Core commitments to prevent and respond to violence against children in Cambodia

This document outlines the government of Cambodia’s core commitments to prevent and respond to violence against children leading to the development of a National Action Plan on violence against children in Cambodia.

  • EN, KM
Cambodia economic burden of violence against children
VACS reports

The economic burden of the health consequences of violence against children in Cambodia

This study estimates the health and economic burden of violence against children in Cambodia, addressing a significant gap in the current evidence base.

  • EN, KM
Jaids journal
VACS journal articles

Preventing sexual violence and HIV in children

This study explores the evidence linking violence against women and HIV, including on the cycle of violence and the links between violence against children and women.

Sage journals
VACS journal articles

Applying structural equation modeling to measure violence exposure and its impact on mental health: Malawi Violence Against Children and Young Women Survey, 2013

This study examines exposure to multiple forms of violence among Malawian children and youth and their association with mental health outcomes.

linking vacs to to coordinated effective action 2013
Technical reports

Linking Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) to coordinated and effective action

This document serves as a guide for countries and Together for Girls partners interested in undertaking the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS).

Journal of epidemiology and global health
VACS journal articles

A national survey of childhood physical abuse among females in Swaziland

Explore this study on the scope and characteristics of childhood physical abuse in Swaziland.

Plos medicine journal
VACS journal articles

The long-term health consequences of child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The aim of this study in 2012 was to summarize the evidence relating to the possible relationship between child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and subsequent mental and physical health outcomes.

Protocol on the Multi-Sectoral Management of Sexual Abuse and Violence in Zimbabwe
VACS reports

Protocol on the multi-sectoral management of sexual abuse and violence in Zimbabwe

Explore the protocols on the multi-sectoral management of sexual abuse and violence in Zimbabwe.

Technical Action Framework December 2011
TfG materials

Technical action framework 2011

The purpose of the Technical action framework is to provide key stakeholders with an overview of the strategies that can be used to prevent and reduce sexual violence and its consequences to children, especially girls.

Bulletin of the WHO
VACS journal articles

Risk factors associated with sexual violence towards girls in Swaziland

This article explores risk factors for sexual violence in childhood in a nationally representative sample of females aged 13 to 24 years in Swaziland.

Lancet journal
VACS journal articles

Sexual violence and its health consequences for female children in Swaziland: A cluster survey study

This study looks at the prevalence and circumstances of sexual violence in girls in Swaziland, and assesses the negative health consequences.

Clinical Management of Children and Adolescents Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence
Technical reports

Clinical management of children and adolescents experienced sexual violence

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