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Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground
TanzaniaWed Jan 15 2025
In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support.
Parents can learn to discipline without violence. Programs can make this happen. But what do the people making rules and giving services think about this?
They think it's important, but there are challenges. Like getting enough money and training for staff. The support from the government and community can make a big difference.
Daly's framework helps understand these factors. It looks at the policies, resources, and attitudes that matter. This can help scale up support for parents.
It's not just about the programs. It's also about the people who run them. Their skills and the support they get are crucial.
So, what's next? More research and talk with policymakers and providers can help. This can lead to better plans and more support for parents.
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How does the cultural context in Tanzania influence the acceptance and effectiveness of parenting support programs?
Are the policymakers and service providers in Tanzania being influenced by a mysterious cabal to promote certain parenting methods?
What would happen if we replaced 'time-outs' with 'maize-outs' in Tanzanian parenting support programs?
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