Child Abuse and Neglect in Uganda.
Kaawa-Mafigiri, David, editor; Walakira, Eddy, editor
2017
HV701-HV1420.52K3236
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Title Child Abuse and Neglect in Uganda.
ISBN 9783319485348
3319485342
9783319485355
3319485350
Imprint New York : Springer Jan. 2017.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxvii, 338 pages) illustrations.
Other Standard Identifiers 9783319485348
10.1007/978-3-319-48535-5 doi
Call Number HV701-HV1420.52K3236
Dewey Decimal Classification 300
Summary Annotation This book provides a unique perspective on addressing issues of various forms of violence against children from scholars within their own country. Bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise, this volume addresses a vast range of topics related to child abuse and neglect in Uganda. Exploring areas from the protection of street children to cultural proverbs related to child maltreatment, this volume examines issues both specific to the Ugandan contexts as well as broadly experienced in child maltreatment work in non-Euro-American countries. This book surveys the breadth of the child protection field, covering issues of children's universal rights, challenges of protection and ethical quandaries in researching and addressing maltreatment.
Note Annotation This book provides a unique perspective on addressing issues of various forms of violence against children from scholars within their own country. Bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise, this volume addresses a vast range of topics related to child abuse and neglect in Uganda. Exploring areas from the protection of street children to cultural proverbs related to child maltreatment, this volume examines issues both specific to the Ugandan contexts as well as broadly experienced in child maltreatment work in non-Euro-American countries. This book surveys the breadth of the child protection field, covering issues of children's universal rights, challenges of protection and ethical quandaries in researching and addressing maltreatment.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Added Author Kaawa-Mafigiri, David, editor
Walakira, Eddy, editor
Series Child Maltreatment Ser. ; 6.
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Foreword; Lola Adedokun
Chapter 1. Introduction; David Kaawa-Mafigiri and Eddy J. Walakira
Part I. Research and Theory
Chapter 2. Building Research Evidence and Collaborative Partnerships in Uganda to Prevent and Protect Children Against Violence: Concerns and Priorities for Action; Eddy J. Walakira, Daniel Kikulwe, Ronald Luwangula, David Kaawa-Mafigiri and Badru Bukenya
Chapter 3. "Situated" Understandings of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in Uganda; Gloria Kimuli Seruwagi
Chapter 4. Proverbs and Child Protection: A Case Study of Three Bantu Languages: Luganda, Lusoga and Lunyankole; Paul Bukuluki, Aloysious Nyombi, Jude T. Rwemisisi, Ronald Luwangula, Ronard Mukuye, David Kaawa-Mafigiri and Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi
Chapter 5. Child Maltreatment in the Ugandan Print Media: A Discourse Analysis; Denis Muhangi
Part II. Community and Child Protection
Chapter 6. Children and Domestic Water Collection in Uganda: Exploring Policy and Intervention Options that Promote Child Protection; Firminus Mugumya, Richard B. Asaba, Innocent R. Kamya and Narathius Asingwire
Chapter 7. Matriarchy in Patriarchal Societies: Burden of Care of Maternal Relatives and Vulnerability of Orphans from HIV Affected Households in Luwero District Uganda; Paul Bukuluki, David Kaawa-Mafigiri and Jude T. Rwemisisi
Part III. Culturally Specific Forms of Child Maltreatment
Chapter 8. The Female Genital Mutilation Economy and the Rights of the Girl Child to Education and Reproductive Health; Eric Awich Ochen, Laban Musinguzi, Esther Nanfuka Kalule, Eugene Gerald Ssemakula, Rebecca Kukundakwe, Chris C. Opesen and Paul Bukuluki
Chapter 9. Dilemmas of Child "Sacrifice" and Mutilation in Uganda; Paul Bukuluki, Simon Fellows and Ronald Luwangula
Chapter 10. Perpetrators or Protectors Against Violence? Police Officers in Uganda and Their Encounters with Children in Street Situations; Innocent R. Kamya and Eddy J. Walakira
Part IV. Child Rights and Justice for Children
Chapter 11. Negotiating Restorative and Retributive Justice in Access to Justice for Survivors of SGBV in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda; Paul Bukuluki, Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi, John David Kisuule, Berit Schei and Johanne Sundby
Chapter 12. Human Rights Abuse and Deprivation of Childhood: A Case of Girl Mothers in Northern Uganda; Sarah Kamya
Part V. Responses to Child Maltreatment
Chapter 13. System Strengthening to Improve Alternative Care for Neglected and Child Survivors of Violence: Critical Areas for Consideration; Eddy J. Walakira, Daniel Kikulwe, Ronald Luwangula, Mark Riley, Badru Bukenya and, Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi and David Kaawa-Mafigiri
Chapter 14. Does Child Rights Legislation and Policies Effectively Protect Children from Maltreatment? Evidence from a Nationwide Sectoral In-Depth Analysis; Eric Awich Ochen, John Ssengendo and Elinor W. Chemonges
Chapter 15. Education for All: Reflections on the Schooling Status for the Girl Child in Uganda; Daniel Kikulwe, Eddy J. Walakira, Lyne Ssebikindu, Joy Ssebikindu, Denis Muhangi and Fred Matovu
Chapter 16. Preparing Older Street Children for Successful Adult Life in Uganda: The Need to Prioritize Tailor-Made Skills Training Program in Uganda; Ronald Luwangula.

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