The problem of violence towards children is widespread. According to the 2020 Global Status Report, nearly one billion children worldwide experience some kind of violence every year, including neglect, and physical and sexual abuse.
Children are impacted differently by all types of violence, but sexual assault in particular represents the pain that lasts for a very long time.
It has been associated with harmful health effects such as problems with reproduction, mental dysfunction, a weakened immune system, and an increased risk of STDs.
Despite the negative effects on their physical health, it also leaves victims with a variety of psychological issues such as trauma, despair, and anxiety.
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One in five women and one in 13 males, according to the World Health Organization, report having experienced sexual abuse as a kid.
In addition to initiatives for victim care, rehabilitation, and reintegration, the Nigerian government has policies intended to address the many types of violence against children. The Child’s Rights Act of 2003 contains legislation pertaining to child protection.
On the other hand, according to a UNICEF report based on data from 2014, one in four Nigerian girls and one in ten Nigerian boys had experienced sexual abuse.
In a study, female adolescent survivors of child sexual abuse who attempted to tell adults about their experiences were examined. We discovered that individuals were occasionally silenced and even given the blame for what had occurred to them. Children should be given safe places where they can be heard, comprehended, believed in, and supported by
