All: Perspectives on ending sexual violence against children from leaders in the field
Cycles of violence among young women in Namibia: Exploring the links between childhood violence and adult intimate partner violence from the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey
This study aimed to understand cycles of violence among adolescent girls and young women in Namibia to inform violence prevention and treatment interventions.
Sexual violence prevalence and related pregnancy among girls and young women: A multicountry analysis
This study aims to quantify the prevalence of forced sex, pressured sex, and related pregnancy among adolescent girls and young women in five low- and middle-income countries.
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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Sexual violence against children and youth fact sheet
Learn more about sexual violence against children, adolescents, and youth with data from the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), including data on prevalence and perpetration.
Childhood violence is associated with forced sexual initiation among girls and young women in Malawi: A cross-sectional survey
This purpose of this study is to describe associations between childhood violence and forced sexual initiation in young Malawian females.
Sexual violence against female and male children in the United Republic of Tanzania
This article explores the prevalence, circumstances, and health outcomes associated with childhood sexual violence.
Strengthening linkages between clinical and social/community services for children and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence: A companion guide
This document serves as a companion guide to the 2012 Clinical management of children and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence: Technical considerations for PEPFAR Programs, which provides step-by-step guidance on the appropriate clinical/forensic care for children and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence and exploitation.
Childhood sexual violence against boys: A Study in three countries
This study sought to produce the first internationally comparable estimates of the magnitude, characteristics, risk factors, and consequences of sexual violence against boys in three countries.
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.
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.