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93% of juvenile victims knew the perpetrator according to statistics.
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Families and households, despite all the potential locked up in them, are often those people and spaces with whom and where children are the most vulnerable and exposed to violence, writes Chris Jones.
National Children’s Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of November to highlight progress that is being made regarding their rights.
This is important because if we promote children’s rights, we will be one step closer to creating a South Africa where their well-being and safety are valued and prioritised.
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