Indicators of local actions for reporting and recording cases of domestic violence

Date

2011

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Cad Saude Publica

Abstract

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Information is essential for combating violence against children and adolescents and reclaiming their rights. This study presents indicators for the evaluation of local government actions for reporting and recording cases of domestic violence and sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, based on participatory, consensus-based methodologies: the nominal group technique (NGT) and the Delphi method. The frame of reference was the set of Brazilian policies focusing on the issue of violence against children and adolescence. Experts from Brazil's five major regions participated in the study. The consensus produced two different analytical scenarios, with three and 20 indicators, respectively

Keywords

Abuse-sexual, Brazil, International Resources, Law enforcement, Portuguese language, Reporting, Violence -- domestic

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