Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-56).
Contents:
Statistical annex. Acknowledgements -- Executive summary -- Part IX. Background -- Interpersonal violence -- a universal challenge -- Part II. State of the problem -- Deaths and injuries are only a fraction of the burden -- Part III. Findings -- Knowledge of the true extent of the problem is hindered by gaps in data -- National action planning is underway in many countries -- Countries are investing in prevention but not on a level commensurate with the scale and severity of the problem -- Countries can do more to address key risk factors for violence through policy and other measures -- Laws relevant to violence have been widely enacted but enforcement is inadequate -- Availability of services to identify, refer, protect and support victims varies markedly -- Part IV. The way forward -- Conclusions -- Recommendations: national, regional and international -- References -- Part V. Explanatory notes -- Method for data collection and validation -- Estimating global homicide deaths -- Country profiles: explanation -- Part VI. At a glance -- Part VII. Glossary -- Part VIII. Country profiles -- Part IX. Statistical annex.
Summary:
The Global status report on violence prevention 2014, which reflects data from 133 countries, is the first report of its kind to assess national efforts to address interpersonal violence, namely child maltreatment, youth violence, intimate partner and sexual violence, and elder abuse. Jointly published by WHO, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the report reviews the current status of violence prevention efforts in countries and calls for a scaling up of violence prevention programmes, stronger legislation and enforcement of laws relevant for violence prevention, and enhanced services for victims of violence.--Publisher description
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