Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
The Free State Department of Health and its partners held a “first-of-its kind” Child Sexual Assault Indaba (conference) in South Africa to streamline relationships between services for effective prevention and management of child abuse. This report details the presentations delivered at the conference, which was a resounding success, with participation from a wide range of stakeholders. The recurring theme of all the presentations was the urgent need to unite and fight against child sexual assault. The most appropriate strategy was unanimous—information—and clarity in terms of the role of each stakeholder. The Free State Department of Health will coordinate the development of a framework to identify gaps, roles, and responsibilities of each stakeholder; subsequent actions to be taken, with clearly defined time frames; resources required; a uniform communication and advocacy strategy; and monitoring and evaluation.
Recommended Citation
"Proceedings and presentations from the Free State Child Abuse Indaba." Johannesburg: Population Council, 2010.
DOI
10.31899/rh2.1064
Language
English
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