Understanding Violence In Schools: New Findings from the Violence Against Children Surveys

Through USAID’s Higher Education Support Network (HESN), AidData conducted a secondary analysis of the Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS) data to identify the prevalence of School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), as well as details on violence perpetration, victimization risk and post-violence behaviors in selected countries. The goal of this project is to better understand the complexities and nuances of violence in schools, creating a framework for governments, organizations, and other actors to better prevent and address violence. 

The secondary analysis evaluated the national prevalence of SRGBV and studied the different experiences of boys and girls related to violence, including school absenteeism, the prevalence of different forms of violence, disclosure, and seeking and access to services. View the country-specific fact sheets for an overview of the findings in Honduras, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia.