All: How a decade of data is leading solutions to keep children safe
What are the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys?
The Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) are our best tools for gathering robust data on childhood violence globally. The surveys help us understand what violence is happening, when it's happening, and where it's happening.
The power of Data to Action: Country experiences and lessons following Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys
This resource provides evidence that VACS data and associated processes contribute to meaningful policy change and action to end violence against children and adolescents and gender-based violence.
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The Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS): Using VACS data to drive programmes and policies
Explore this study on peer-reviewed research which used Violence Against Children and Youth (VACS) data or mentioned the VACS.
VACS Process Paper
Linking Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys to Coordinated and Effective Action: CDC and the Together for Girls Partnership is intended to serve as a guide for countries and Together for Girls partners interested in undertaking VACS and supporting data-informed actions to address the burden and consequences of violence against children and youth.
What works to prevent sexual violence against children: Evidence review
Together for Girls, in partnership with The Equality Institute and the Oak Foundation, undertook a systematic review of proven solutions and best practices to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children and young people.
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INSPIRE: Seven strategies for ending violence against children
Building on growing evidence that violence against children is preventable, these evidence-based strategies support countries and communities to intensify their focus on prevention programmes and services in order to reduce violence against children.
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