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Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children August 15, 2021August 15, 2021No Comments

See below for a recent post from CHEO regarding the Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth. The Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth was developed by a national coalition of organizations facilitated by CHEO. Based on an extensive review of research, the Joint Statement provides an overview of the developmental outcomes associated with …

Six game-changing actions to end violence against children: policy proposals that will make a difference

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children July 28, 2021July 28, 2021No Comments

Check out the recently announced 6 game-changing actions to end violence against children by the Global Partnership to End Violence against Children. The CCRC supports efforts to create policies that will lead to real change in ending childhood violence.

EVAC: Physical punishment study

by Kate ButlerViolence against Children June 29, 2021No Comments

An article was published yesterday in The Lancet that reviews all prospective longitudinal studies on physical punishment punished since 2002. It was co-authored by Dr. Joan Durrant, a CCRC member and partner. The review was led by a team at University College London and Dr. Elisabeth Gershoff. This review is important because it follows children …

Webinar on Ending Violence Against Children: Learning from the INSPIRE framework & Sweden

by Kate ButlerViolence against Children June 29, 2021June 29, 2021No Comments

Check out the CCRC webinar on the INSPIRE framework with Dr. Debra Pepler and Commissioner Elisabeth Ohlin. The CCRC was thrilled to host a webinar featuring Dr. Debra Pepler, Professor of Psychology, York University, and Commissioner Elisabeth Dahlin from Sweden as they discussed ending childhood violence, with a focus on the INSPIRE framework. In this …

Public Health Agency of Canada’s Webinar Series on Ending Violence Against Children

by Kate ButlerViolence against Children May 28, 2021August 2, 2021No Comments

Public Health Agency of Canada Webinar Series – Preventing and Addressing Violence Against Children The Public Health Agency of Canada is pleased to announce a webinar series focused on efforts to prevent and address violence against children across Canada. As part of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’s Together to #ENDviolence global campaign, …

Corporal punishment and the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children May 25, 2021May 25, 2021No Comments

Check out our letter to Minister Monsef on why corporal punishment should be considered in the drafting of the National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence. May 25, 2021 Dear Minister Monsef, As advocates for children’s rights, we look forward to the implementation of a comprehensive National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence. As a core foundation, …

Public Health Agency of Canada Webinar Series on Ending Violence Against Children

by Kate ButlerViolence against Children April 22, 2021No Comments

Check out this message from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on Ending Violence Against Children on their new webinar series, and how to sign up for the first webinar on May 6. As part of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’s Together to #ENDviolence global campaign, the Public Health Agency of …