Transformative Circles: Childhoods Free from Sexual Violence
Peru
Objective
Problem Statement
High incidence of sexual violence against children in Peru. Aggravated by:
- Wide gap in knowledge and training on sexual violence response.
- Fragile parental care as a risk factor.
- Particular vulnerability of migrant and refugee children.
Components and Activities
Expected Result 1: A safe family environment and good protection against abuse and sexual violence against children and adolescents is promoted.
- Activity 1.1: Strengthening parental competencies for the protection and prevention of abuse and sexual violence against children and adolescents. (4-session program, competency development kit, digital campaign. 320 mothers, fathers and caregivers will participate).
- Activity 1.2: Case management for child and adolescent protection. (Identification, evaluation, care plan, closure. 80 families will be served. Coordination with the Prosecutor's Office, National Police, DEMUNA and others. Follow-up on judicial complaints and support to the family environment).
- Activity 1.3: Development of self-care skills and strengthening resilience in children and adolescents through "Safe Spaces" workshops. (Work will be conducted with 640 children and adolescents from Metropolitan Lima and Trujillo).
Expected Result 3: The response capacity of SNP officials is strengthened.
- Activity 3.1: Accompaniment to COMUDENNA for strengthening sexual violence prevention strategies. (Technical support to six COMUDENNA through 5 working sessions).
- Activity 3.2: Strengthening competencies of 150 SNP operators (National Police, Prosecutor's Office, Court, DEMUNA, UPE Lima, Trujillo and Arequipa) in basic psychosocial tools, intercultural competencies and emotional support. (Includes assessment of needs and availability of adequate physical spaces).
- Activity 3.4: Advocacy actions led by children and adolescents. (Alliance and strengthening of children and adolescent organizations; sessions to create proposals for dialogues with authorities, promoting protagonism of children and adolescents).
Target Group
Children, caregivers, and National Protection System operators in Lima, Arequipa, and La Libertad.
Partners and Counterparts
Implementing Partners: HIAS, Desarrollo y Autogestión (DYA), and Asociación Protección Vulnerable (APPV).
Counterparts (Government Institutions and other key allies):
- Municipal Offices for the Defense of Children and Adolescents (DEMUNA)
- Municipal Committee for the Rights of Girls, Boys and Adolescents (COMUDENNA)
- Emergency Assistance Centers for Women (CEM)
- National Police of Peru (PNP)
- Special Protection Units (UPE)
- Health Facilities (EESS)
- Educational Institutions (IIEE)
- Local Education Management Units (UGEL)
- Prosecutor's Office
- Court
Financing Organizations
European Union
Highlighted Results
Effect 1 (Individual and family level): A safe family environment is promoted that guarantees the protection and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents.
- Mothers, fathers and caregivers improve their skills in positive child-rearing.
- Self-care, emotional management and resilience are fostered in children and adolescents.
- Cases of children and adolescents at risk are addressed.
Effect 3 (Protection system level): The response capacities of SNP officials are strengthened.
- Officials improve their competencies for addressing cases of sexual violence against children and adolescents.
- Services and response to cases of child sexual abuse are strengthened.