Childrearing without violence – A practical guide for families and communities

The aim of this guide is to create and strengthen knowledge about childrearing without violence in countries in Southeast Asia Pacific, even in places where violence is common and to promote peaceful childrearing. The contents of this guide draw significantly on a publication originally published by Institute Promundo and the International Center for Research and Policy on Childhood. This guide is intended to be used by social workers, community members, personnel of local and international non-government organisations and government employees in their work to promote non-violent childrearing, as well as the rights of children to full respect for their dignity and to grow up free from physical and emotional violence. The approaches outlined here promote a type of community-based action that relies on participation and which can be employed by any relevant local organisation.