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Peer reviewedLachman, Peter – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This paper identifies themes of the Second African Conference on Child Abuse (1993), notes the importance of the breakdown of family structure, and stresses the importance of prevention. Prerequisites for prevention programs in developing countries are considered and development of a macro campaign and local micro efforts is urged. Examples of…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Developing Nations, Family Problems, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedOsagie, Johnsto E.; Akande, Adebowale – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Proposes a national protocol to prevent child abuse and neglect in Africa. Suggests that it be: (1) comprehensive, involving contributions from social service, health, legal, and government agencies; (2) community/neighborhood-based, creating an awareness of family environments; (3) child-centered, taking children seriously as individuals; and (4)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety, Child Welfare
