DEVASTATING IMPACT OF VIOLENCE
Violence can affect a child for the rest of their life, with severe consequences for a child’s physical, psychological and mental health. Without adequate support and care, violence and trauma can have long-term effects on a child’s development and future life.
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Children who have experienced violence are also more likely to perpetuate the cycle, passing on patterns of violence to their peers or future generations. Ending violence against children is not only important for each child’s rights, but also for healthy communities and societies.