The Positive Impact of Prohibition of Corporal Punishment on Children’s Lives: Messages from research

This document discusses the significant positive effects of prohibiting corporal punishment on children’s lives, highlighting research from various countries that shows a decline in the approval and use of violent punishment following such bans. It emphasizes children’s right to legal protection from violence, the role of prohibition in enhancing children’s social status and rights, and the necessity of combining legal reform with public education and parenting support to effectively reduce violence against children. The paper is prepared by the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children and supports advocacy for the prohibition of corporal punishment worldwide.