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Abusive childhoods, toxic homes fuel violent behaviour in most adults
AfricaDSVA efforts to combat GBV
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) highlights the role of abusive childhoods and toxic homes in fueling violent behavior in adults, hindering efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV).
The DSVA Executive Secretary, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, discusses the challenges and social factors sustaining GBV in Lagos, emphasizing the agency's focus on prevention, survivor support, and access to justice.
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Key Takeaways
- The agency aims to build a coordinated response to GBV
- GBV was often treated as a private family matter in the past
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Increased awareness and support for GBV survivors, improved access to justice
Why It Matters
Combating GBV requires addressing root causes, including abusive childhoods and toxic homes
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Timeline of this story
- 14h agoPunch Newspapers: Lagos DSVA boss, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, says abusive childhoods and toxic homes fuel violent behaviour in adults, hindering the fight agai
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