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Resources on law reform

Title

Ending corporal punishment of children: A short guide to effective law reform

Published by

Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children

Publication date

July 2019

Type of publication

Guide

Language

English

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Other resources on law reform

  • Prohibiting all corporal punishment of children: learning from states which have achieved law reform (2014)
  • Prohibiting all corporal punishment of children: assessing the law (“Assessment guidelines”) (2014)
  • Corporal punishment of children and the Universal Periodic Review (2014)
  • Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (2013)
  • Using international communications and inquiry procedures to challenge corporal punishment of children: A guide for non-governmental organisations and national human rights institutions (2013)
  • Guide to children and young people’s participation in actions against corporal punishment (2011)
  • Ending corporal punishment and other cruel and degrading punishment of children through law reform and social change (Campaigns Manual) (2010)
  • Prohibiting corporal punishment of children: A guide to legal reform and other measures (Legal Reform Handbook) (2008, updated 2009)
  • Hitting people is wrong – and children are people too: A practical handbook for organisations and institutions challenging corporal punishment of children (2002)

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End Corporal Punishment is a critical initiative of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. Previously known as The Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children, we carry out a wide range of activities specifically designed to catalyse progress towards universal prohibition and elimination of corporal punishment of children.

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