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Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS)|Global Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS)|Global Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC



Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS)

Towards a Violence-Free Generation
Using science to fuel action and end violence against children

A first step in preventing violence, is better understanding its magnitude, nature, and consequences. CDC's Violence against Children Surveys (VACS) measure physical, emotional, and sexual violence against girls and boys. These surveys have been completed in five countries, and are underway in nine more.
More than 1 billion children—half of all the children in the world—are victims of violence every year.
In every country surveyed, more than 1 in 4 girls experienced sexual violence. Image shows sexual violence(as a child) reported by females and males: Haiti - 26% girls, 21% boys; Kenya - 32% girls, 18% boys; Tanzania - 27% girls, 12% boys; Zimbabwe - 33% girls, 9% boys; Swaziland - 38% girls. (Swaziland VACS only surveyed girls).

Percentage of individuals who experienced physical violence and/or emotional violence as a child.

Physical Violence
by an adult relative, intimate partner, or authority figure
""Percent GirlsCountryPercent Boys""
61%
Haiti
57%
66%
Kenya
73%
55%
Tanzania
53%
64%
Zimbabwe
76%

Emotional Violence
by an adult
""Percent GirlsCountryPercent Boys""
35%
Haiti
27%
26%
Kenya
32%
24%
Tanzania
28%
29%
Zimbabwe
38%
26%
Swaziland
*

Turning Data into Action

The Violence against Children Surveys (VACS) systematically measure physical, emotional, and sexual violence against girls and boys, and identify risk and protective factors and health consequences, as well as use of services and barriers to seeking help.
Children who experience violence are at greater risk for common and destructive yet preventable consequences, including HIV, chronic diseases, crime and drug abuse, as well as serious mental health problems.
Findings from VACS enable countries to better allocate limited resources to develop, launch, and evaluate violence prevention programs and child protection systems.
  

Data Spotlight

Increased risk of negative health conditions associated with exposure to childhood sexual violence reported by females 13-24
""Negative Health ConditionsRisk
HIV/STIs3.7x
Pregnancy Complications3.5x
Alcohol Use3.0x
Unwanted Pregnancy2.9x
Feeling Depressed2.3x
Suicidal Ideation2.3x
Attempted Suicide2.0x
Difficulty Sleeping1.8x
Cigarette Use1.2x
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a small boy holding a globeThe surveys are implemented under the leadership of country governments with participation from in-country partners and with support from UNICEF and Together for Girls (TfG) partners. CDC receives financial support for VACS from PEPFAR and from foundation partners through the CDC Foundation.
VACS is part of the Together for Girls partnership (TfG) which focuses on conducting national surveys to document the magnitude and impact of sexual violence, supporting a coordinated response to strengthen violence prevention, and leading global advocacy to promote evidence-based solutions.
For more information about VACS please email vacs@cdc.gov.

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