TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Establishing laws and policies on parent to child violence in Finland 1965-1983
JO  - Children and society
A1  - Kotanen, Riikka
SP  - 110
EP  - 120
VL  - 32
IS  - 2
N2  - This study explores perceptions of parent to child violence, the arguments for imposing legal regulation, and the intended objectives of the legislative process that led to a ban in Finland in 1983. This qualitative policy analysis examines policy documents alongside expert interviews with professional on the legislative process. The example of Finland shows that a significant change in attitudes and decreased levels of violence towards children can be achieved without the threat of legal punishment, even without specific intervention policies. However, the study emphasises the importance of establishing clear practices alongside altering legislation which has been inadequate in Finland.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0951-0605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/chso.12234
ID  - ref1
ER  -