Violence in schools

Evidence on approaches to measuring the prevalence of violence in schools across low and middle income countries

Abstract

This rapid literature review sets out to identify evidence on approaches to measuring the prevalence of violence in schools across low and middle income countries and the data available based on these measurement approaches. The review includes a list of key sources of evidence on measurements and a review of statistical data on the the prevalence of violence in schools for low and middle income countries globally.

K4D helpdesk reports provide summaries of current research, evidence and lessons learned. This report was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development.

Citation

Bolton, L. (2017). Violence in schools. K4D Helpdesk Report. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies.

Violence in schools

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Published 3 May 2017