November 19 marks the World Day for the Prevention of Violence and Abuse against Children and Youth, an initiative launched by the World Women’s Summit Foundation (WWSF) in 2000 to raise awareness about one of the most serious issues facing our society today: violence against children. In 2016, the United Nations included this topic in Sustainable Development Goal 16.2: “End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children,” encouraging governments and civil society to act together to protect the most vulnerable.

On this occasion, Caritas Moldova joins the international campaign “19 Days of Activism” (November 1-19) and launches the online version of the Guide “Child Protection against Violence, Neglect, Exploitation, and Trafficking”  a practical tool for teachers, parents, social workers, and all those working with children.

The guide provides essential information on:

• Basic concepts and categories of children at risk;
• Types and forms of violence;
• Signs of neglect and how to recognize them;
• Legal mechanisms for reporting cases;
• Intervention procedures for educators and responsible institutions;
• Recommendations for conducting child protection interviews and encouraging children to report abuse.

This guide was developed under the SMART Project – Strengthening Methods for Academic and Resourceful Training, implemented by Caritas Moldova with the support of its partner Kindernothilfe (KNH). It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and communities in preventing and responding to cases of violence.

Prevention begins with education, with listening to children, and with the responsibility of every adult.

The guide can be downloaded HERE

Get involved!
Read, share, and use the “Child Protection against Violence, Neglect, Exploitation, and Trafficking” guide in your community. Be the voice for children who cannot yet speak for themselves.