McCloskey, L. (2011). A systematic review of parenting interventions to prevent child abuse tested with RCT designs in high income countries. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract The objectives of this review are to evaluate how parenting programs succeed at: (1) eliminating child…
Gonzalez, N., Gevers, A., & Dartnall, E. (2022). An overview of child sexual abuse research conducted in low and middle income countries between 2011-2021. Pretoria, South Africa: SVRI. Abstract We conducted a brief scoping review of studies published over the…
Sexual Violence Research Initiative, Together for Girls, The Brave Movement, WeProtect Global Alliance & Safe Futures Hub (2024). Arabic full report. إعداد جدول أعمال بحثي مشترك عن العنف الجنسي ضد الأطفال في البلدان ذات الدخل المنخفض والمتوسط. Sexual Violence Research…
SVRI & Stellenbosch University. (2017). Brief: Improving children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development through book-sharing. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract Poverty places children at risk of not achieving their developmental potential. Factors such as lack of cognitive stimulation, harsh parenting practices and aggression…
McCloskey L. (2011). Briefing paper: A systematic review of parenting interventions to prevent child abuse tested with Randomised Control Trial (RCT) designs in high income countries. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract Child abuse is not a stand-alone family problem, and is associated…
McCloskey, L. (2011). Briefing paper: Modifying gender role stereotypes in children. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract This briefing paper provides an overview of studies undertaken on children’s gender role development in the family.
Knerr, W., Gardner, F., & Cluver, L. (2011). Briefing paper: Preventing child abuse and interpersonal violence in low- and middle-income countries. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract Parenting interventions are an important and potentially fundamental approach to the prevention of child maltreatment and…
In this blog, SVRI Technical Advisor KL Dunkle shares key lessons on how to centre inclusion throughout the process, from forming diverse advisory groups to designing accessible surveys. A must-read for anyone planning an equitable RPS.
Safe Futures Hub. (2024). Building Safe Futures: Solutions to end childhood sexual violence. Evidence from low- and middle-income countries on childhood sexual violence prevention. Sexual Violence Research Initiative, Together for Girls, WeProtect Global Alliance. Abstract This research provides critical guidance…
Despite growing awareness, support systems remain fragmented, reactive, and disconnected from the lived realities of children. This report, based on an evidence review and stakeholder consultations with nine global experts, finds that while the drivers of HSB, rooted in trauma, peer dynamics, and digital ecosystems, are increasingly understood, prevention efforts often start too late and are undermined by systemic failures.
