Children experience violence, research funding is lacking.
A recent study found that 73% of Dutch children have experienced violence. This often happened at school. Experts say there is not enough recent research on this issue.
A study involving 637 children aged 9 to 13 showed a high percentage – 73% – had experienced violence. The incidents mostly involved the children being victims or witnesses. The research was done by Highberg for NOS Jeugdjournaal and Kindertelefoon. There has been a lack of recent research into domestic violence among children in the Netherlands for many years. Current data is almost ten years old, which worries those who help children.
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Highlights
Many Children Experience Violence
73% of 9-13 year olds have experienced violence, mostly at school.
Research Shortfall Exists
There has been a lack of recent research on child abuse.
Data is Outdated
Current data is nearly ten years old.
Cost and Difficulty Cause Delay
Studies have been infrequent due to cost and difficulty.
Support Services Need Updating
Experts worry about support services and need new data.