Violence against children
A comprehensive introduction to the prevention of and response to violence against children, examining forms, drivers, and consequences, and multi-level prevention and response strategies. For child protection staff, educators, and health professionals.
About This Course
This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the prevention and response to violence against children in development and humanitarian settings. It examines the forms, drivers, and consequences of violence—including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect—and explores how structural, institutional, and social factors enable harm. Participants are guided through multi-level strategies to prevent violence, support survivors, and strengthen protective environments at family, community, and system levels.
Key Competencies Developed
Recognizing different forms and patterns of violence against children
Understanding the risk and protective factors influencing VAC in various contexts
Designing multi-sectoral prevention and response strategies
Applying ethical principles in case identification and referral
Engaging families, communities, and institutions in sustainable violence prevention
Professional Relevance
This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the prevention and response to violence against children in development and humanitarian settings. It examines the forms, drivers, and consequences of violence—including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect—and explores how structural, institutional, and social factors enable harm. Participants are guided through multi-level strategies to prevent violence, support survivors, and strengthen protective environments at family, community, and system levels.
