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Definition of violence
all forms of physical or mental violence, injury and abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse Article 19 CRC
The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against a child, by an individual or group, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in actial or potential harm to the childs health, survival, development or dignity World report on Violence and Health,
Violence
No country or community is untouched by violence (It is in our homes, streets, schools, workplaces and institutions) Violence is an extremely sensitive issue. It raises uncomfortable questions (about ideology, morality and culture) We need to challenge secrecy, taboos and feelings of inevitability surrounding the issue of violence) Encourage debate that will increase our understanding about this complex phenomena: violence
Typology of violence
violence
Self directed Interpersonal Collective
Suicidal
Self abuse
Family/partner
Community
Social
Political
Economic
Child
Partner
Elder
Acquintance
Stranger
Violence at School
PROBLEMS Corporal punishment still practised in schools Indiscipline in the classroom Pupil teacher violence is increasing Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes are more and more present in schools Gang violence is growing Pupil pupil violence is now more violent and harmful Teachers feel helpless and unequipped to deal with cases of violence Circulation of pornographic material Labelling of pupils by school personnel OBSTACLES Teachers have not been trained to deal with such cases. Non child friendly school Overcrowded classrooms Inappropriate pedagogy Overloaded curriculum Some pupils feel rejected by the system Negative attitude of the parents Children are exposed to violence outside school and practice same at school No play, music, drama and other creative activity at school Lack of professional support to pupils and teachers at school level
Conclusion
Violence is often predictable and preventable Identifying and measuring these factors can provide timely warning to decision makers. Upstreams investment brings downstream results Understand the context of violence Resources should be focused on the most vulnerable groups Complacency is a barrier to tackling violence
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