Non-violent Childhoods
Corporal punishment is a violation of their rights in respect to their dignity, physical integrity and equal protection under the law.
A growing number of countries around the world have legally banned corporal punishment of children in all settings, yet establishing the legal ban is an important – but not the only – necessary step towards ending violence against children.
Ensuring non-violent childhoods
Guidance on implementing the prohibition of corporal punishment in domestic settings.
Building supportive societies for non-violent childhoods
Awareness-raising campaigns to achieve an end to corporal punishment.
Service providers as champions for non-violent childhoods
Service provision for children and parents to achieve an end to corporal punishment.
Parenting for non-violent childhoods
Positive parenting to achieve an end to corporal punishment. .
A Step-by-Step Guide
Guidance on implementing the prohibition of corporal punishment in domestic settings.
Tracking Progress towards non-violent childhoods
Measuring changed in attitudes and behaviours to achieve an end to corporal punishment.