A Knowledge Synthesis on Violence Against Children and Youth in Thailand and Policy Recommendations for Social Protection

Abstract

This study aims to synthesize existing knowledge on violence against children and youth in Thailand and to present policy recommendations for building a social protection system for this population. The research employed document analysis การทบทวนเอกสาร (document researchand reviewed studies related to violence against children and youth in Thailand conducted between 2016 and 2021. 2016–2021

Content analysiscontent analysiswas used as the primary method for reviewing documents, with the keyword “juvenile violence” guiding the search.juvenile violencefound the study about 84 article and research A total of 84 relevant studies on violence against children and youth in Thailand were identified, the majority of which were master’s theses from diverse academic disciplines.

The research content was analyzed under two main themes:

1. Violence perpetrated by juveniles (violence perpetrated by juveniles)
2. Youth victimization (youth victimization)

Although these studies focused on various vulnerable groups—such as adolescents, children with autism, men who have sex with men (MSM),MSMand children with special needs—the findings tended to follow similar patterns.

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• Violence occurs across multiple contexts, including the family, school, community, society, media, and the online world.
• Perpetrators are often known individuals or family members, but may also include strangers or, in some cases, repeat offenders.
• The impact of violence on youth victims affects their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and can lead to social stigma. with youth victim.

Policy recommendation Based on the synthesis of knowledge regarding definitions, characteristics, forms, causes, impacts, and interventions related to violence, this study offers policy recommendations for establishing a comprehensive social protection system for children and youth. Such a system requires collaboration across all sectors of society to ensure effective implementation.

Keywords Children and youth Knowledge synthesis Social protection Thailand Violence

Author กังสดาล เชาว์วัฒนากุล (Kangsadan Chaowatthanakun)

Methods: การทบทวนเอกสาร (Document review)

Journal Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences (KJSS)

Year: 2017 2024

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