Integrating early childhood & violence prevention

Happy and hopeful children from Swaziland, Africa.
Happy and hopeful children from Swaziland, Africa. © Isak Wiklund | Dreamstime Images

Introduction

This section examines existing data and explores new research as means to build upon the knowledge base on the causes and consequences of childhood violence, as well as identified evidence-based strategies to prevent childhood violence.

Explore this work area by scrolling through each of the sections below.

Additional information relating to this work are will be provided as it becomes available.

Topics & initiatives

Young girl looks away as she holds up her hand to stop childhood violence.

Breaking the silence on childhood violence

Learn why narrating and sharing traumatic experiences in safe, supportive settings helps children and adults organize fragmented sensory and emotional memories. 
Syrian refugee mother comforts her frightened daughter.

Parenting in times of war

Parents and caregivers serve a critical role in mitigating the negative effects of crisis and war. It is through nurturing, responsive, and consistent care that parents are able to support children’s health and development and even strengthen their child’s ability to cope with adversity. 

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