What works to prevent sexual violence against children: Evidence review
Building off the INSPIRE framework “Seven Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Children,” this evidence review looked at the most effective strategies and promising solutions specifically focused on preventing sexual violence.
Background
Together for Girls, in partnership with The Equality Institute and the Oak Foundation, undertook a systematic review of proven solutions and best practices to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children and young people.
Published in 2019, the review was completed in collaboration with a group of experts and allied organizations, highlighting evidence-based solutions from around the world, including a girls' empowerment initiative in India, justice reform in Guatemala, and a school-based education program in the United States.
We chose to adopt a social-ecological framework, adapted specifically for childhood sexual violence — taking into account various dimensions from the individual to the societal context — as an effective way to understand both the problem and effective solutions.