VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: ANALYSIS ITS LEGAL INTERVENTION

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Child violence is a pattern of coercive controlling behavior that negates the right of the child in every sphere. Children are targeted because they are very vulnerable and can hardly defend themselves.� It is therefore necessary to prevent and eliminate violence for adequate protection of children. This research advocates for prevention of violence amongst children in every sphere. The study adopted doctrinal and empirical mode of research. This research analyzed factors that exacerbate violence amongst children and analyzed some legal frameworks that provide for their protection. Hence, the work reveals that violence against children is a global menace that cuts across gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, social standing and immigration status. This research also reveals that despite numerous legislations at the national and international levels, violence against children still persist due to many factors that impede their rights. The work finds that violence. Consequently, the work notes that violence against the child can be protected. Hence, this research recommends and concludes several solutions that can be used to prevent violence against children and protect the rights of the child in every sphere.

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