International Journal of Political Science and Development
 

International Journal of Political Science and Development

Vol. 4(7), pp. 254–263, August, 2016. 

DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2016.046

ISSN: 2360-784X

Research Paper

The Programs of Government and Non-Government Organizations to Combat Family Violence against Children in Debre Markos Town

Edemealem Mekuriyaw

Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia. Email: edmexlibanon@gmail.com

Accepted 16 August 2016

The study focused on assessing the programs of different government and non-government organizations to combat family violence against children in Debre Markos town. The study employed qualitative research methodology. It used both primary and secondary data sources. The primary data were collected through unstructured interview. The participants of interview were selected through purposive sampling. The secondary data were collected from different books, journal articles, and report papers. According to the findings of the study, there was family violence against children in Debre Markos town. As a result, there were various programs which were designed and carried out by various government and non-government organizations. The programs were: awareness creation programs, psycho-social support, and economic support, promoting research and advocacy, and capacity building training for concerned bodies. In the future, other researchers might conduct study on the roles of professionals (social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists) in reducing violence against children.

Keywords: Children, Family, Family Violence, Programs, Protection, Government Organizations, Non-Government Organizations
 

Cite This Article As: Mekuriyaw E (2016). The Programs of Government and Non-Government Organizations to Combat Family Violence against Children in Debre Markos Town. Inter. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 4(7): 254-263

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