CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN SRILANKA
WIJETHUNGA PATABENDIGE SILVA, ACHINI SHASHIKA RUSHANTHI (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202005148999
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202005148999
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Child abuse and neglect are the most common types of child maltreatment that impact child well-being. The main aim of this thesis was to find out about the current prevalence of child abuse and neglect issues in Sri-Lanka. In addition, it was aimed to reveal the lacking policies, legislations and services to prevent children from child abuse.
The qualitative research was carried out using primary and secondary data. Two child- care professionals from ChildFund Sri Lanka involved in the interviews using face to face video conversations. The guiding questions for the interview have been generated by the author. The information that has been collected through the interviews and secondary sources was organized and analysed systematically using thematic analysis.
The findings of this study revealed that child sexual abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment are the most commonly prevailing child protection issues in the country. Moreover, findings revealed that poverty is the main root cause for the majority of child prostitution and child sex tourism, and all other forms of child abuse and neglect problems. Furthermore, the lack of policies, cultural norms, and poor awareness of people on child protection issues have worsened the situation. Despite currently established policies and laws related to child protection, Sri Lanka has a long way to go to achieve globally accepted child protection standards.
The qualitative research was carried out using primary and secondary data. Two child- care professionals from ChildFund Sri Lanka involved in the interviews using face to face video conversations. The guiding questions for the interview have been generated by the author. The information that has been collected through the interviews and secondary sources was organized and analysed systematically using thematic analysis.
The findings of this study revealed that child sexual abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment are the most commonly prevailing child protection issues in the country. Moreover, findings revealed that poverty is the main root cause for the majority of child prostitution and child sex tourism, and all other forms of child abuse and neglect problems. Furthermore, the lack of policies, cultural norms, and poor awareness of people on child protection issues have worsened the situation. Despite currently established policies and laws related to child protection, Sri Lanka has a long way to go to achieve globally accepted child protection standards.