How do Parenting Programmes Help Keep Children Safe?

Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the INSPIRE Working Group, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)

Evidence from across the world demonstrates that parenting programmes reduce violence against children by helping parents and caregivers provide attentive and non-violent care. But what makes these interventions work?

With a focus on lower-middle-income countries, this webinar discussed lessons learned, challenges, adaptations and ingredients of successful parenting and caregiver interventions.

This event was jointly hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the INSPIRE Working Group and the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN).

Moderator: Jody van der Heyde, INSPIRE Working Group Global Coordinator, ISS

Panelists:

  • Mike Kirakossian, Regional Adviser, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in the Middle East and Eastern Europe Region, World Vision International
  • Dr Isang Aweh, Head, Advocacy, Global Parenting Initiative, University of Oxford’s Department of Social Policy and Intervention
  • Lauren Stephens, Research & Evidence Advisor, Child Protection, Save the Children, UK
  • Ornella Barros, Programme Officer, Arigatou International