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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex13 Mar 2025

Implementation of Restorative Justice in Cases of Physical Violence Against Children

Abstract. This study aims to determine the application of restorative justice in resolving cases of violence against children (physically/psychologically) at the Madiun District Attorney's Office, along with the obstacles and solutions.The approach method used is sociological juridical, the research specification is analytical descriptive. The type and source of data use primary data and secondary data. The data collection method is carried out through field studies and literature studies and the data analysis method is qualitative analysis. TThe theories for analyzing research are legal system theory, justice theory and progressive legal theory. Based on the research results it can be concluded that phe implementation of restorative justice in resolving cases of violence against children (physically/psychologically) at the Madiun District Attorney's Office is in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Perja Number 15 of 2020 and Circular of the Deputy Attorney General for General Crimes (SE JAM Pidum) No.: 01/E/EJP/02/2022, the process of which after the handover of the suspect and evidence from the investigator, the process involves the perpetrator (suspect) and family, the victim and family, as well as community leaders (village officials) and Polri investigators. Obstacles to the implementation of restorative justice in resolving cases of violence against children (physically/psychologically) at the Madiun District Attorney's Office are limited regulations, limited time, differences in desires between the victim and the suspect, and lack of public understanding regarding restorative justice. In this case, the prosecutor as dominus litis (case handling controller) and also as a facilitator has found a solution so that the case can be resolved based on restorative justice.Keywords: Criminal; Dominus; Justice; Restorative.

Denie Widya Rahardja, Andri Winjaya Laksana

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex30 Dec 2022

Prevention of Violence Against Children in School through Islamic Parenting Styles

This study aims to find a method of Islamic parenting styles, as an effort to prevent violence against children in schools. With the literature study method, verses from the Quran and Hadith are studied to obtain a formulation of Islamic parenting in Islamic families. The formulation is then applied as an effort to protect children in the school environment. The research found that parenting in Islamic families is carried out as early as possible before a child is born. The parenting style not only includes physical and intellectual aspects, but also includes emotional and spiritual aspects. The verses of the Quran and Hadith hint at the values of education in the Islamic family which include aspects of “aqidah”, worship, and morals. The Quran also mentions that parenting should be done by giving role model and teaching wisdom to children. These educational values can shape children into a piety person, has the nature of “ihsan” and “istiqomah” and far from any violence attitudes. Children are also educated to not only be individual children, but also to have concern for others. With comprehensive aspects of education through Islamic parenting in Islamic families, children are educated to become individuals of character and noble character. Thus, acts of violence against children in schools can be prevented.

Hani Sholihah, Sri Nurhayati

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Project reportOpenAlex2 Apr 2024

National Study on the Prevalence of Violence Against Children in Schools in Zimbabwe

Definition of termsTrust Schools Independent primary and secondary schools which are run by a board of governors and are not for profit Violence against children with disability All forms of violence perpetrated against children with disability based on their disabilityVuzu parties Wild parties which are attended by mostly teenagers where they engage in alcohol, drug and substance abuse and end up voluntarily or involuntarily engaging in sexual activities with various partners.The parties are most prevalent in Bulawayo.

Charles Muchemwa Nherera, Tendai Nhenga

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex10 Jul 2024

Mitigation Sexual Violence Against Children in Aceh

Although Aceh had issued a number of regulations concerning sexual violence against children, the trend of sexual abuse in Aceh has tended to increase annually. This article investigated the Aceh government's response to child sexual abuse cases through the Banda Aceh Municipal UPTD PPA as instructed by Qanun No. 9/2019. This article relied on qualitative research, using case studies and in-depth interviews about the Aceh sexual violence victims' treatment from their advocates at the UPTD PPA office in Banda Aceh. The interviews were intended to analyse the implementation of Qanun No. 9/2019 on the Implementation of Response to Violence against Women and Children in Aceh. This study concluded that the implementation of Aceh Qanun number 9 of 2019 concerning the organizing and addressing violence against children had not been well carried out and had not yet been efficient. It was evidence that although Aceh had passed a number of regulations on the prevention of sexual violence against children, including Qanun Aceh number 9 of 2019, the local government had not yet issued technical guidelines for implementation; therefore, relevant agencies currently not working collaboratively in dealing with children's sexual abuse cases in Aceh and remained working in a sectoral manner. In addition, the community and parents were less motivated to report cases of sexual abuse that occurred in their environment because it was seen as a disgrace. In addition, child victims often experience mental decline, thereby making it difficult to obtain information about what had happened to them.

Yuni Roslaili, Marina Ulfah, Suparwany Suparwany et al.

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex10 Jun 2019

Examining intersections between violence against women and violence against children: perspectives of adolescents and adults in displaced Colombian communities

BACKGROUND: Research examining the interrelated drivers of household violence against women and violence against children is nascent, particularly in humanitarian settings. Gaps remain in understanding how relocation, displacement and ongoing insecurity affect families and may exacerbate household violence. METHODS: = 73) in two districts in Colombia from May to August of 2017. Participants were displaced and/or residing in neighborhoods characterized by high levels of insecurity from armed groups. RESULTS: Using inductive thematic analysis and situating the analysis within a feminist socioecological framework, we found several shared drivers of household violence. Intersections among drivers at all socioecological levels occurred among societal gender norms, substance use, attempts to regulate women's and children's behavior with violence, and daily stressors associated with numerous community problems. A central theme of relocation was of family compositions that were in continual flux and of family members confronted by economic insecurity and increased access to substances. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest interventions that systemically consider families' struggles with relocation and violence with multifaceted attention to socioecological intersections.

Jennifer J. Mootz, Lindsay Stark, Elizabeth Meyer et al.

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex1 Jan 2025

The meanings of violence against children and adolescents, according to education professionals,

Abstract Violence against children and adolescents is a problem that cuts across all socioeconomic, educational, and ethnic groups. Its occurrence causes human suffering and considerable harm to the development of both the individual and society. In this context, education plays a vital role in preventing violence against children and adolescents. However, it is essential to understand how education professionals perceive this issue so they can act more effectively. Thus, this study aimed to understand the meanings of violence against children and adolescents according to education professionals. To this end, an exploratory qualitative study was conducted with 90 professionals from six public schools in the city of Maceió, AL. The Thematic Drawing-and-Story Procedure (DET) was applied, and data were analyzed according to Vaisberg. The analysis of the DETs made it possible to identify four thematic categories: (I) the naturalization and transgenerational nature of intrafamilial violence; (II) the effects of violence on the lives of children and adolescents; (III) the absence of the protective role of the state, society, and the school; and (IV) the school as the main agent in addressing violence. Education professionals represented violence against children and adolescents as a transgenerational family problem, reflecting the underlying difficulties in addressing this violence, but there was also evidence of professional engagement and recognition of the school’s potential in combating this issue.

Paula Orchiucci Miura, Melinda Torres Barros Ferreira, Ana Letícia Rios Castro Alves

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex25 Mar 2023

Programs to Prevent Violence Against Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Violence against children-which includes maltreatment (including physical, sexual, psychological and emotional violence, and neglect), bullying (including cyberbullying), youth violence (including physical assault with or without weapons), intimate partner violence (including exposure to domestic violence and direct involvement in teen dating violence), and sexual violence-continues to present itself as a significant public health crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) leading to numerous short- and long-term deleterious outcomes. As such, the prevention of violence against children in SSA is a critical public health priority. In this systematic literature review, we identified 45 articles that reported on results from 22 programs that seek to reduce violence against children in SSA. Results suggested that programs that focus on (1) economic strengthening, (2) teachers schools, (3) entire families, (4) caregivers only, and (5) children only are generally effective in reducing violence against children by promoting focused action on the mechanisms of change (e.g., parenting skills, enhanced parent-child relationships, resistance skills for children). To date, no research in SSA has examined the impact of policy interventions on childhood victimization or community-level interventions to change norms and values that support violence against children. Future research is needed to examine the impacts of comprehensive efforts to prevent violence against children in SSA as well as factors that predict uptake and sustainability of such prevention efforts in SSA.

Katie M. Edwards, Manasi Kumar, Emily A. Waterman et al.

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex13 Apr 2026

Past political violence and interpersonal violence against children and youth in Africa

Political violence (the use of force by groups for political motives) adversely affects children and youth, but there is limited rigorous evidence on whether exposure to political violence is associated with a higher risk of subsequent interpersonal violence against adolescents and young adults. We estimate this association with multi-country micro data from nine African countries, merging nationally representative Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) data with Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) for Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We find that a one standard deviation increase in past long-term exposure to political violence increases the odds of adolescents and young adults subsequently experiencing emotional violence from family members by 5.5%, physical violence from intimate partners by 3.0%, and sexual violence in poorer households by 16.9%. There was no statistically significant association for past short-term exposure to political violence.

Marcella Vigneri, Olusegun Fadare, Karen M. Devries et al.

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Project reportOpenAlex1 Jan 2025

Strategy to End Parental Violence Against Children: Mindful Parenting Classes with the Mini Book Series Stop Violence Against Children

The high prevalence of parental violence against children remains a serious issue. A preliminary survey found that all parents have engaged in some form of violence, often unknowingly. This action research aimed to raise parental awareness through a mindful parenting class using the mini book series Stop Violence Against Children. Involving 65 parents, data were collected via observations, interviews, and field notes. The findings show that the intervention improved parents’ understanding of violence, its consequences, and positive communication. This study recommends mindful parenting classes as an effective approach to preventing child violence.

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Leli Halimah, Muhammad Asriadi et al.

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex8 Jun 2022

Legal principles of preventing median violence against children

Purpose. The aim of the article is to analyze the legal basis for preventing media violence against children. Method. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of existing scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions. During the research the methods of scientific cognition were used: comparative-legal, logical-semantic, functional, system-structural, logical-normative. Results. The study recognized that it is appropriate to provide in the Law of Ukraine "On Child Protection" a ban on disclosing or publishing in the media confidential information about children in difficult life situations, if the dissemination of such information could harm the child, regardless of parental consent or other legal representatives of the child. Media violence is a form of psychological violence that involves propaganda of violence through the media if it causes emotional insecurity, inability to protect oneself, or mental health damage. The main feature of the modern information society is the recognition of the priority of information as one of the results of human activity. Most of the time behind a computer, modern man can no longer imagine his existence without it, which often leads to the formation of computer addiction. In addition, one of the urgent problems that arose in the era of information technology is the problem of cyberbullying - harassment of the Internet, through messages containing insults, intimidation. Such harassment can be applied to both adults and children. Currently, the phenomenon of cyberbullying is actively manifested in many developed foreign countries, such as the United States, Canada, the European Union and other countries, where public authorities are forced to pay more and more attention to this issue. It is almost impossible to eliminate violence in the media, as they shape their agenda based on the interest of the viewer. And, unfortunately, violence is one that attracts the attention of broad sections of the population. Therefore, educational institutions should help children to form the idea that the agenda, the methods of activity imposed by the media, have value only in the symbolic and not in the practical world. Scientific novelty. In the course of the research it was established that an important measure to prevent and counteract violence in the media may be the introduction of a special course "Violence and Media Space" in the curricula for the specialty 061 "Journalism". Practical significance. The applied value of the study is determined by the fact that the scientific results provide a basis for improving legislation in the field of prevention of media violence against children.

N. Lesko

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