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Violence Against Children

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Violence Against Children

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Preventing violence against children is critical in safeguarding the rights and well-being of children. Understanding the drivers, risk factors, and protective factors for different forms of violence against children is important to inform prevention strategies and interventions. Learn more about this topic by reading the resources provided on this page.

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Johnson, H. M., Block, S. D., Gonzales, J. E., Ramsey, M. G., Shockley, K. L., & Williams, L. M. (2024). Predictors of non-offending caregiver support in cases of child sexual abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 149, 106650. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106650
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