Eight out of ten first incidences of sexual violence against children occurred in the afternoon or evening according to the released violence against children survey by the Ministry of Labour in partnership with other organisations. It also reveals that children who have been exposed to violence are likely to become perpetrators in their adulthood. Nearly half of males at 56.1 per cent and females at 45.9 per cent have experienced childhood violence in the country. While 15.6 per cent of females who experienced childhood violence, 62.6 per cent experienced multiple incidents before their 18th birthday. "Believing violence is necessary or tolerated makes our children vulnerable to both victimization and perpetration of violence.

Source: Standard Digital July 16, 2020 10:18 UTC