The purpose of the study was to provide a profile of the phenomena of violence and insights into the underlying factors and causes of violence. It will also document the experiences of child victims of violence. The study will specifically look into the full scale of violence against children occurring in schools and homes. It also look into all forms of violence is such situations, its causes and effects on children. The study will lead to the development of strategies aimed at effectively preventing and combating violence against children in schools and homes, It will also outline steps to be taken at national and local levels to provide effective prevention, protection and recovery of children victims of violence in schools and homes
What I did
-Devised an age-appropriate ethnographic research strategy to gather children's experiences and perspectives on physical, psychological, and sexual violence at home and school.
-Conducted field research using focus group discussions with children and teachers, and one-to-one interviews with officials from the ministries of education and health, doctors, school officials, police and other community leaders.
-Wrote results in a 20,000-word report purposed to raise awareness on violence against children (Lao PDR) in schools and homes.
Related projects
“Combating child domestic labour through education and training” in Towards equal opportunities for all: empowering girls through partnerships in education, East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI
