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VACS safeguarding and ethical guidelines

Research on violence against children and youth poses critical ethical challenges, particularly when directly engaging them as research participants. Implementing strong ethical protections that prioritize participant safety, privacy, and confidentiality helps minimize risks like retaliatory violence and ensures participants' well-being.

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