THRIVES at a glance:

• THRIVES is a group of strategies that are effective in preventing violence against children.

• These multi-sector THRIVES strategies can help countries link national data from Violence Against Children Surveys to scalable and sustainable action.

• CDC, PEPFAR, UNICEF, USAID, and the WHO all recognize most of the THRIVES strategies as being critical components.

THRIVES strategies:

• T – Training in parenting

• H – Household economic strengthening

• R – Reduced violence through legal protection

• I – Improved services

• V – Values and norms that protect children

• E – Education and life skills

• S – Surveillance and evaluation

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