Save the Children dares South Africa to raise a hand against corporal punishment
Sunday 2 June 2019
Save the Children South Africa (SCSA) calls on all sectors of society including government and the private sector to say no to corporal punishment in the home. We must do everything to prevent violence against children.
According to the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town, 75% of physical child abuse occurs in the context of physical punishment and 45% of child homicides happen in the context of child abuse and neglect with such deaths mainly occurring in the under-five age group either in the home or by someone known to the child. This is unacceptable and needs to change.
‘We don’t have to wait for a court ruling to outlaw corporal punishment in the home setting, we can act now. Say no to corporal punishment in the home, which does not only lead to injuries and child deaths, but also perpetuates the cycle of violence we see in our communities, including schools,” says Gugu Xaba, SCSA Programme Director.
SCSA encourages and teaches communities in SA on positive parenting and positive discipline that applies principles of child engagement, warmth and good structure to help children to attain their full potential. During this child protection week (02-09 June 2019), SCSA plans to intensively engage with parents and faith-based institutions around the country, to create change agents of positive parenting and positive discipline.
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For more information or to set up interviews contact: Sibusiso Khasa on 0609879810/073 449 6871or [email protected]
About: Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In South Africa and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Note to the Editor: If children are affected, we’ve got something to say. Our team of experts are available for comments, interviews and information.
For more information about Save the Children South Africa visit: www.savethechildren.org.za
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According to the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town, 75% of physical child abuse occurs in the context of physical punishment and 45% of child homicides happen in the context of child abuse and neglect with such deaths mainly occurring in the under-five age group either in the home or by someone known to the child. This is unacceptable and needs to change.
‘We don’t have to wait for a court ruling to outlaw corporal punishment in the home setting, we can act now. Say no to corporal punishment in the home, which does not only lead to injuries and child deaths, but also perpetuates the cycle of violence we see in our communities, including schools,” says Gugu Xaba, SCSA Programme Director.
SCSA encourages and teaches communities in SA on positive parenting and positive discipline that applies principles of child engagement, warmth and good structure to help children to attain their full potential. During this child protection week (02-09 June 2019), SCSA plans to intensively engage with parents and faith-based institutions around the country, to create change agents of positive parenting and positive discipline.
ENDS
For more information or to set up interviews contact: Sibusiso Khasa on 0609879810/073 449 6871or [email protected]
About: Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In South Africa and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Note to the Editor: If children are affected, we’ve got something to say. Our team of experts are available for comments, interviews and information.
For more information about Save the Children South Africa visit: www.savethechildren.org.za
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SavetheChildrenSouthAfrica
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SaveChildrenSA