Resources
Policy brief: Investment in nationally representative data on violence against children in low- and middle-income countries
Explore the key findings and recommendations in this policy brief based upon a global systematic review and meta-analysis of factors associated with physical, emotional, and sexual violence against children in ow- and middle-income countries.
Attitudinal acceptance of intimate partner violence and mental health outcomes for female survivors in sub-Saharan Africa
This analysis employed data from 13–24-year-old females as part of the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) in Nigeria, Uganda, and Malawi.
Uganda National Child Policy 2020
The National Child Policy (NCP) demonstrates the commitment by the Government of Uganda to ensure the well-being of all children. It has an institutional mechanism to ensure it is implemented in a multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary manner.
From fathers to peers: Association between paternal violence victimization and peer violence perpetration among youth in Malawi, Nigeria, and Zambia
This study specifically investigates the role of fathers and whether paternal violence victimization is associated with peer violence perpetration, above and beyond maternal violence victimization.
Sexual risk behaviors, mental health outcomes, and attitudes supportive of wifebeating associated with childhood transactional sex among adolescent girls and young women: Findings from the Uganda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey
Explore the research and findings from the Uganda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey.
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.
Kenya: School-related gender-based violence fact sheet
Data on school-related gender-based violence in Kenya.
Honduras: School-related gender-based violence fact sheet
Data on school-related gender-based violence in Honduras.
- EN, ES
Côte d’Ivoire: School-related gender-based violence fact sheet
Data on school-related gender-based violence in Côte d'Ivoire.
- EN, FR
Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and associated health risks and risk behaviors among young women and men in Honduras
This study assessed the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in Honduras and associated health risks and risk behaviors among young adults using data from the 2017 Honduras Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS).
Mozambique: School-related gender-based violence fact sheet
Data on school-related gender-based violence in Mozambique.
- EN, PT
Zimbabwe: School-related gender-based violence fact sheet
Data on school-related gender-based violence in Zimbabwe.