Child abuse Prevention through childcare education

Summary

Training and teaching Indian individuals Responsible Childcare so many social, psychological and physical injuries to children will be prevented and the spread of HIV/AIDS can be impacted.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

In a research study ‘Risk Factors for Severe Child Discipline in Rural India,’ child abuse is near 50%. Psychological abuse 49.5%. Physical abuse 42.5%. In another study, 2 of 4 girls and 1 of 6 boys are sexually abused before 16. India has one of the fastest growing HIV/AIDS populations. It is important to offer education in all of these areas to individuals caring for children so they will teach and guide children properly. Project should impact over 600,000 people in 1 to 2 years.

How will this project solve this problem?

• Develop training films and manuals • Train trainers to train others to teach Responsible Childcare • Teach Responsible Childcare with segments on preventive healthcare, HIV/AIDS & family planning • Classes: 12 students, 2 hours/week for 8 weeks

Potential Long Term Impact

Research shows childcare classes have an impact on society. As people learn how to loving teach children, learning aptitudes of children increase and child abuse, run-away children, street-children, crime, population and HIV/AIDS reduce.

Project Message

“As a retired Program Officer of UNICEF, I can see the value and need of the Responsible Childcare course, which includes Common Sense Parenting® and HIV/AIDS prevention. It is much needed in India.”
- Vijaya Chauhan, Trustee

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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