Violence against children

Violence against children takes many forms. Some of these, such as

trafficking or organised sexual exploitation receive extensive media coverage.
Others are more insidious and less easily identifiable. Violence against children
occurs in places that should be havens for children, such as the school, the family
or in residential institutions thus, the so-called "circle of trust". Violence is often
shrouded in secrecy.

Violence against children is a human rights violation and in spite of the

many international and regional treaties that protect children's rights, violence
against children remains widespread. Violence can deprive children of their well-
being and the ability to learn and socialise normally, and it can have devastating
effects on their adult-lives.