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Violence Against Children in Botswana: Reality, Challenges, and the Way Forward

Violence Against Children in Botswana: Reality, Challenges, and the Way Forward
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Author(s): Odireleng Mildred Jankey (University of Botswana, Botswana)and Tapologo Maundeni (University of Botswana, Botswana)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 15
Source title: Global Ideologies Surrounding Children's Rights and Social Justice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Icarbord Tshabangu (Leeds Trinity University, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2578-3.ch003

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Abstract

Violence against children is a profound violation of human rights that has far-reaching consequences for children's well-being. Experiences of violence can lead to lasting physical, mental, and emotional harm, regardless of whether a child is a direct victim or witness. Violence against children cuts across geographic boundaries, culture, race, class, religion, educational and socio-economic backgrounds. Yet, it is under- researched in the context of developing countries such as Botswana. Most research on interpersonal violence in developing countries has been conducted on women. This chapter analyses the complex and multifaceted issue of violence against children (VaC) in Botswana. It discusses the types and contexts of violence that children are exposed to; the effects of violence on children; the risk factors for VaC; and the existing approaches to addressing the issue. The chapter uses documents as source materials. It concludes by charting the way forward for research, practice, and policy.

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