Asking and telling in humanitarian contexts: A feasibility assessment of para-social worker-led screening for sexual violence against children in Uganda
This intervention study focuses on an adapted version of a school-based response and prevention model that involves having trained para-social workers (PSWs) screen children primary school pupils for ..
This intervention study focuses on an adapted version of a school-based response and prevention model that involves having trained para-social workers (PSWs) screen children primary school pupils for sexual violence and link survivors identified through this process to care. Situated in a refugee settlement in Uganda, the study finds that screening of this sort is feasible for PSWs to conduct, and effectively promotes sexual violence disclosure, in addition to enhancing the uptake of sexual violence services.
Nur, Abir, Gloria Seruwagi, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, et al. 2025. "Asking and telling in humanitarian contexts: A feasibility assessment of para-social worker-led screening for sex..
Nur, Abir, Gloria Seruwagi, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, et al. 2025. "Asking and telling in humanitarian contexts: A feasibility assessment of para-social worker-led screening for sexual violence against children in Uganda," Baobab Research Report. Nairobi: Population Council Inc., Population Council Kenya, and the African Population and Health Research Center.
