[Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in Childhood

Huge steps taken to end GBVF scourge in SA
Huge steps taken to end GBVF scourge in SA

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of gender-based violence, affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men globally. Research suggests that childhood experiences of violence may play a significant role in its development.

A South African study found that over 50% of participants experienced IPV by age 28, and nearly half faced physical abuse by age 18. These findings, presented by Associate Professor Juliana Kagura, come from the Birth to 20+ Cohort Study, which has tracked over 3,200 participants from Soweto since 1989.

In a country with high rates of gender-based violence, this research emphasises the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Watch to learn more.

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