A Common Responsibility: The role of community-based child protection groups in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation

This discussion paper looks at the role of communities in caring for and protecting children, including children's own initiatives.

Published: November 2008

This discussion paper shares Save the Children's experience of how community-based child protection groups can be effective in preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse of children. It highlights the challenges we have encountered, and suggests ways in which such groups can be supported to increase their effectiveness, impact and sustainbility. A range of examples are included.

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