Child Abuse & Neglect

Background In Rwanda, childhood experiences of intimate partner violence (CEIPV) have rarely been documented through direct youth voices. Most available studies rely on adult informants or external indicators. Objective This study explored how Rwandan youth narrate and make meaning of their CEIPV and how these experiences affected their childhoods and later lives. Participants and setting Thirtee…

The proliferation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on digital platforms poses a critical challenge for online safety, especially for children. Despite global efforts to combat CSAM, opportunities for exposure remain widespread, with limited research on its developmental and psychosocial impacts. This study investigates the prevalence and circumstances of early CSAM exposure and examines asso…

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major public health issue which is often characterized by delayed disclosure. While most of the existing research has focused on retrospective accounts from adults, little is known about the experiences of adolescents disclosing CSA to healthcare professionals or about the impact of this disclosure on their families. This qualitative study aims to explore the experie…

Multi-agency responses to child abuse, such as the Barnahus and Children's Advocacy Center models aim to provide holistic, child-friendly interventions. However, evaluation of these services tends to rely on procedural metrics (e.g., conviction rates), overlooking the experiences of primary service users. This review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence regarding children's experiences of chi…