1 BILLION reasons to prevent violence against children! Half of all children globally experience violence. COVID-19 is exacerbating individual (eg. Stress) & relationship (eg. access to trusted adult) level risk factors for violence that can have long lasting impacts! @LJMUPHI
WHO guidance on role of governments...

Ensure child protection services are deemed as essentially & budgeted for!

Scale up prevention & response strategies for children & families

Maintain health, mental health & social care services
Provide child protection case management & emergency alternative care arrangements

Ensure social protection for the most vulnerable children & families

Ensure continued care & protection for children in institutions
Engage parents, caregivers & children with evidenced based advice & information
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