Using the INSPIRE framework, the “What Works to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Children” Evidence Review focuses on one particular form of violence: sexual violence.
Interventions listed in this package will need to be adapted to meet a country or community’s specific conditions and characteristics. For further guidance on implementation considerations see the INSPIRE framework (page 82-90).
Broadly, there are several factors that are consistently raised as important for preventing sexual violence against children, regardless of the type of intervention:
- National response integrated into broader protection systems for children and adolescents
- Programs that are holistic and address the multiple factors that contribute to violence-supporting norms and behaviors, including gender stereotypes and gender-based discrimination
- Programs that are developmentally appropriate and/or gender-specific
- Programs targeting children that are delivered over several sessions, physically interactive, and participatory
Whether justice reform in Bolivia or laws against child marriage in India, these solutions demonstrate that we all have a role to play in ending violence against children. Find more solutions and read the full-text Evidence Review here.