Exploring Forms and Trends of Violence against Children The Case of Kirkos Sub City, Addis Ababa

dc.contributor.advisorKassaye, Commander Demelashe (PhD)
dc.contributor.authorDessie, Mistire
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-20T10:59:46Z
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-04T12:01:15Z
dc.date.available2018-06-20T10:59:46Z
dc.date.available2023-11-04T12:01:15Z
dc.date.issued2016-05
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study is to explore forms and trends of violence against children in Kirkos Sub City from September, 2013– August, 2015. It also attempts to identify the socio demographic back ground of perpetrators of violence against children and challenges of law enforcing institutions in addressing child abuse. To deal with the problem under investigation descriptive exploratory research design was employed. The statistical data gathered from the Sub City's Child Protection Unit archival records was analysed using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data which was collected through conducting semi structured interview with 8 purposely selected participants was analysed using thematic interpretation. The findings of the study portrayed corporal punishment, rape, attempt of rape and violence against the emotional wellbeing of a child were the most prevalent forms of violence against children in the Sub City. Regarding trends of those reported violence, fluctuation in terms of prevalence was observed in the findings of the study. The research also depicted young, married and unemployed individuals with lower educational level had high participation in committing violence against children. Moreover, lack of public awareness about legal protection of child right and welfare; gaps in existing legal frame work in addressing child abuse; Shortage of trained personnel; Technical and financial constraint were identified as challenges of law enforcing institutions in addressing child abuse. Based on the findings of the study, educating the public about child right and welfare, reviewing the existing legal framework and allocating adequate technical and financial resources for the Sub City’s Child Protection unit are recommendeden_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/2250
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAddis Ababa Universityen_US
dc.subjectSocial Worken_US
dc.titleExploring Forms and Trends of Violence against Children The Case of Kirkos Sub City, Addis Ababaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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