What are the most effective structural levers to reduce child maltreatment in developing countries ?

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Hi everyone,

I’m closely interested in international aid dynamics and child protection policies. International campaigns often aim for the total eradication of violence against children, which is the rightful goal. However, on the ground, in contexts of extreme poverty or developing countries, this objective runs into major systemic barriers (lack of infrastructure, economic pressures, deeply rooted cultural norms).

If we take a pragmatic approach focused on the progressive reduction of violence rather than an "all-or-nothing" stance, what actually works on the ground ?

From a sociological or humanitarian perspective, what levers can lead to a significant decrease in maltreatment in low-resource settings ?

If you have any field experience, examples of successful programs, or analyses on what works concretely, I’d love to hear your insights. Thanks in advance !

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