TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Sexual violence against children
JO  - Pediatric clinics of North America
A1  - Walker-Descartes, Ingrid
A1  - Hopgood, Gillian
A1  - Condado, Luisa Vaca
A1  - Legano, Lori
SP  - 427
EP  - 436
VL  - 68
IS  - 2
N2  - Sexual violence against children is a gross violation of children's rights during their formative years and will likely interfere with their developmental trajectory and long-term quality of life. As a result, this form of violence includes commercial sexual exploitation of children, sexual abuse, child marriages, and female genital mutilation. The evidence shows that violence prevention is worth the investment; however, prioritizing this agenda to ensure funding through government spending remains low. Despite funding realities, research and advocacy efforts need to continue, with a focus on promoting effective practices for mitigation.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0031-3955
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2020.12.006
ID  - ref1
ER  -