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Ethical considerations and safeguarding practices for survey research that engages children and youth participants Best practices and lessons learned from the Violence Against Children and Youth S
Technical reports

VACS safeguarding and ethical guidelines

Research on violence against children and youth poses critical ethical challenges, particularly when directly engaging them as research participants. Implementing strong ethical protections that prioritize participant safety, privacy, and confidentiality helps minimize risks like retaliatory violence and ensures participants' well-being.

Botswana VACS report 2019
VACS reports

Botswana Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2019 (data collection 2015)

Explore the data in Botswana's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

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Fact sheets

Botswana Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2019 (data collection 2015)

An overview of the data from Botswana's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

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VACS reports

Lao PDR Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) preliminary report 2016 (data collection 2014)

Explore Lao PDR’s Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) preliminary report.

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VACS journal articles

Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS): towards a global surveillance system

This research briefing describes the contribution VACS have made to the global understanding of violence against children.

Cambodia VACS Report 2013
VACS reports

Cambodia Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2013

Explore the data in Cambodia's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

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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).