From 2017-2020, Coram International was contracted by UNICEF Bulgaria to assess the current use of physical, sexual and emotional violence, neglect and peer bullying against children in Bulgaria in the home, schools, communities, and in the justice system.
The study made findings in relation to the prevalence of such forms of violence and the perpetrators involved. It paid particular attention to the needs of groups of children who have demographic characteristics (‘risk factors’) that make them more likely to experience violence. Lastly the study examined the state/non-state prevention and response to such violence.
Read the full report here in Volume 1: Prevalence of violence against children and related knowledge, attitudes and practices among children and adults in Bulgaria and Volume 2: Capacity of the institutions responsible for the prevention, identification and response to VAC in Bulgaria, or click below for the report summary.