About: 92-02-01 - Children Series Volume I Children exposed to maltreatment, 2021

Publication name:
92-02-01 - Children Series Volume I Children exposed to maltreatment, 2021

Publication description:
South Africa has a high rate of child maltreatment and abuse. This maltreatment occurs in homes, schools or neighbourhoods. Perpetrators could be caregivers, parents and educators or other children. Violence against children is a threat to development related issues in South Africa, including education, health and safety and security. Government has the responsibility to prevent violence and crime against children and to guaranty the rights for all children to have a safe space to grow and live their lives. Protecting children against violence will ultimately lead to a more peaceful and inclusive society. The purpose of this report is to identify the extent of the problem in South Africa.

Publication category:
Thematic Report

Publication frequency:
Yearly

Publication type:
Report