Gender-Based Violence: Engaging Children in the Solution

Abstract

The goal is to investigate how kids may act as change agents in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). It looks at how well different interventions work to give kids the information, abilities, and self-assurance they need to talk about GBV. Key Topics: Theoretical frameworks (such as Social Cognitive Theory and Ecological Systems Theory) for comprehending children's behavior and learning within the setting of GBV. The efficacy of various treatments, such as curriculum modules, creative expression exercises, and bystander intervention training, in including children in GBV prevention. effects of treatments over time on kids' attitudes and actions about GBV. gaps in the body of knowledge regarding kids' contributions to GBV prevention. Principal Arguments/Results: With focused interventions, children can be invaluable allies in the fight against GBV. Good interventions can raise children's awareness, competence, and self-assurance in dealing with GBV. More research is required to determine how treatments affect kids' attitudes and actions over the long run. For change to be sustained, it is essential to address the underlying causes and contextual elements of GBV. Methodology/approach: The literature on children's involvement in GBV prevention is reviewed and analyzed in this review. It makes use of reports, academic articles, and other pertinent sources. Significance/Implications: This review highlights how critical it is to give kids the tools they need to prevent GBV. It provides knowledge to help academics, practitioners, and politicians create solutions that work and pave the way for a world without violence.