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Catalyzing progress towards the universal prohibition and elimination of all violent punishment of children. www.endcorporalpunishment.org #EndCorporalPunishment #Endviolence #ChildRights

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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Today Lords will debate an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing Bill to end physical punishment in England. We encourage peers to support this crucial amendment to give every child full protection in law from assault. It’s time to #EndPhysicalPunishment.
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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 30/04/2025
On this Int'l Day to #EndCorporalPunishment, @cgdev.org experts launch a new data hub tracking school-related violence in 92 LMICs—highlighting data gaps, prevalence of violence, & the need for action. Gabriela Smarrelli and Yi Ning Wong break down what you'll find: www.cgdev.org/blog/new-dat...
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A New Data Hub for School-Related Violence Statistics
Data from nine international surveys in an easy-to-access interactive map, allowing users to explore the status of school-related violence country by country.
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Lives in the Balance @livesinthebalance.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
25K students were hit in U.S. schools in one school year. Corporal punishment is still used in 14 states. Black children & students with disabilities are at the greatest risk. We’ve made progress—but the progress is fragile. There is no federal ban. We can’t let this slide.
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It's vital that we bring England in line with Wales, Scotland, and almost 70 other countries around the world by giving children and adults equal protection from assault and battery under the law. @rcpch.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Most social workers and teachers agreed that the law as it stands at the moment creates an ambiguity that undermines their work to safeguard children.
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
New polling from the @nspcc.bsky.social shows that 90% of social workers, 77% of healthcare professionals, 75% of teachers, and 51% of police think that the law should be changed to end the use of physical punishment against children. www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/new...
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Most safeguarding professionals support the end of physical punishment of children in England
We’re calling for an urgent amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to end the physical punishment of children in England.
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Today is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment 👇
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Today is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment 😢Around 1.6 billion children continue to be subjected to violent punishment - in homes, schools and other settings 🚨We call on all govts to urgently prohibit and take concrete action to eliminate corporal punishment
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ChildFund Alliance @childfundalliance.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Many governments have committed to ending violence against children. However, over 1.6bn young people continue to be subjected to #corporalpunishment. We must ensure all children have the same rights as adults to be protected from harm. #EndCorporalPunishment #ENDViolence #SDG16
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Mani Isna La 🇨🇺 🇵🇸 🇬🇱🕊️ 🪶 #IndigenousLivesMatter @maniisnala.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Join us now, end the physical punishment of children act.nspcc.org.uk/page/165546/...
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 07/03/2025
Doctors have called for an end to the “Victorian” punishment of smacking children, saying that it puts children at risk of “really significant physical harm”
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End Victorian punishment of smacking, doctors tell MPs
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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint @endseclusion.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
All states should end corporal punishment for all. endseclusion.info/41thKJ0 #EndSeclusion
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It's time for Oklahoma to ban corporal punishment like 33 other states have done | Opinion
Over the years, educators have learned that threatening disabled children with corporal punishment is not effective, but OK still allows it for many
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International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Momentum to end corporal punishment grows. #IPNEd welcomes Thailand’s decision to fully prohibit all corporal punishment of children! This makes Thailand the 68th state to do so and the second state in ASEAN. Read more 👉 bit.ly/thailand68th
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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates @copaafape.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
RSVP for the April 30th virtual event, “International Day to End Corporal Punishment: Acting Together to End State-Sanctioned Violence in Schools.” This virtual event will be held April 30, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 ET/ 12:00 - 2:00 pm CT. 🔗 secure.everyaction.com/5XaZHfGK70Cg...
International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children
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International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
April 30 is #EndCorporalPunishmentDay. Momentum to end child corporal punishment is growing—including in @ukparliament.parliament.uk where @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @elliechowns.bsky.social are working to close a loophole that allows it. Read more👉 go.ipned.org/od6ad4
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UK MPs move to provide children with legal protection from assault  — International Parliamentary Network for Education
Member of the United Kingdom parliament, Jess Asato, has tabled an amendment to a government bill that would remove a loophole that allows physical punishment of children in certain circumstances. ...
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International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
📬 New from IPNEd: Ahead of Intl. Day to End Corporal Punishment (Apr 30), global momentum grows: 🇹🇭 Thailand bans all corporal punishment 🇬🇧 UK MPs @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @elliechowns.bsky.social push to close loopholes 📚 Tools for lawmakers 🔗 go.ipned.org/ulry6g #EndCorporalPunishment #IPNEd
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Children's Institute, University of Cape Town @childrensinstitute.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
In the news 📰 Research evidence shows how harmful it is for children to experience and witness violence - such as corporal punishment in school. Senior Researcher @lucycpt.bsky.social spoke to YFM News about this and what needs to be done to #EndCorporalPunishment www.yfm.co.za/2025/04/23/e...
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thaimythbuster.bsky.social @thaimythbuster.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thailand took a historic step by axing all forms of corporal punishment. The monumental change to Section 1567 was published in the Royal Gazette on Monday, March 24, cementing Thailand’s spot as the 68th nation worldwide to make homes, schools, and care centres free from violent discipline.
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Refugees @refugees.skyfleet.blue · 27/03/2025
Thailand becomes 68th country to ban corporal punishment against children, but global target still 60 years away #Refugees
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Thailand becomes 68th country to ban corporal punishment against children, but global target still 60 years away
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Bede Sheppard @bedeonkidrights.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A GOOD NEWS update from Thailand 🥳: it has banned all types of violent discipline or corporal punishment in schools, homes, residential care facilities, juvenile protection and training centers, and daycare centers! It's the 68th country to do so! www.savethechildren.net/news/thailan... #ChildRights
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Meaghan Mingo @mingome.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Thailand bans the use of all types of violent discipline or corporal punishment in schools, homes, residential care facilities, juvenile protection and training centers, and daycare centers! They are the 68th country to do so. www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/...
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Thailand Becomes 68th Country to Ban Corporal Punishment Against Children, but Global Target Still 60 Years Away – Save the Children
Thailand became the 68th country to ban the use of corporal punishment this week, but it will still take 60 years to meet a global target to eliminate all forms of violence against children.
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Cheerful Nihilism @cheerynihilism.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thailand has officially banned all forms of corporal punishment, marking a historic victory for children's rights. The new law prohibits physical and psychological discipline in homes, schools, and care facilities. I wish the US would do something like this 😭 www.nationthailand.com/news/general...
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UNICEF hails Thailand's ban on corporal punishment for kids
UNICEF Thailand welcomes the new law banning all forms of corporal punishment, calling it a major step in protecting children’s rights and promoting positive parenting.
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Thailand becomes the 68th State to fully prohibit all corporal punishment of children! Huge congratulations to the Government of Thailand on this landmark achievement - making it clear that no level of violence against children is acceptable or lawful❤️ Read more👉 bit.ly/thailand68th
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Thailand becomes the 68th State to fully prohibit all corporal punishment of children! Huge congratulations to the Government of Thailand on this landmark achievement - making it clear that no level of violence against children is acceptable or lawful❤️ Read more👉 bit.ly/thailand68th
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ISPCAN @ispcan.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to the Human Rights Council.👏 🔗 endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo... #endcorporalpunishment #riseuptoendchildabuse
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Elizabeth Collin @elizabethcollin.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Widespread media coverage of RCPCH's campaign to #EndPhysicalPunishment today. It's long overdue that children in England get the same protections as those in Scotland and Wales.
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
We will continue to campaign to #EndPhysicalPunishment and give every child in the UK the protections they deserve. You can keep up to date with our campaign here: www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/ca...
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Physical punishment harms not helps children. Thank you to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for her powerful speech in parliament this week calling for the removal of the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence as part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to Human Rights Council The statement made by the Govts of Costa Rica and Kenya and supported by 38 others incl. Brazil Cambodia Colombia France Japan Mexico Sierra Leone & South Africa endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo...
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to Human Rights Council The statement made by the Govts of Costa Rica and Kenya and supported by 38 others incl. Brazil Cambodia Colombia France Japan Mexico Sierra Leone & South Africa endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo...
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ACEsCanada @acescanada.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
apple.news/AtKSn1WJNRaS... Convincing adults to not use physical assault to discipline children has been a challenging sell. This article describes why at least one mother has changed her mind. In Canada we’re still trying to #Repeal43 to #EndCorporalPunishment #BillC273 #BillS251 died regrettably.
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Opinion: Sara Sharif’s pitiful end clearly illustrates why smacking must now be banned — The Telegraph
I’ve always stood firm in my beliefs over a parent’s right to reasonable punishment – but one case has driven me to change my mind
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Jess Asato MP makes the case for removing the 'reasonable chastisement' defence for physical punishment of children in England 🙌 This would simply give children the same protection from violent assault as adults. Let's build non-violent childhoods. #EndCorporalPunishment
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 06/03/2025
Doctors demand smacking ban in England to end 'Victorian-era punishment' which harms children
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Doctors demand smacking ban in England to end 'Victorian-era punishment' which harms children
It's time for the "Victorian-era punishment" of smacking children to be banned in England as it "undoubtedly harms children's health", according to a group representing leading doctors.
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
This month marks the third anniversary of the removal of the defence of physical punishment of children coming into force in Wales. Great to see Senedd members encouraging the UK Government to follow the lead set by Wales and Scotland to #EndPhysicalPunishment ⬇️
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Barnardo's @barnardos.org.uk · 27/02/2025
Thank you to all who joined the event in Parliament with @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social @childrenscomm.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social. To read more, visit: brnw.ch/21wQXEa #EndPhysicalPunishment #ChildProtection #EqualProtection #Safeguarding (3/3)
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Barnardo's @barnardos.org.uk · 27/02/2025
Scotland & Wales have acted—England must not fall behind. We urge MPs to back the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill amendment to #EndPhysicalPunishment. (2/3)
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
We're off to parliament today with @barnardos.org.uk & @nspcc.bsky.social to call on parliamentarians to #EndPhysicalPunishment. Hosted by @jessasatomp.bsky.social and @elliechowns.bsky.social MPs will hear from experts on the harmful impacts of physical punishment & why change is long overdue.
It's time to #EndPhysicalPunishment for every child
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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
We’ve joined over 20 organisations to call for MPs to help #EndPhysicalPunishment. 67 countries now prohibit physical punishment of children. It’s time we catch up. Read the briefing to MPs: www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
Logos of the organisations supporting the campaign to give children in England equal protection from assault as part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
67 countries prohibit physical punishment of children. It’s time for England to catch up. At our event with @nspcc.bsky.social & @barnardos.org.uk we urged MPs to help #EndPhysicalPunishment for every child in the UK. @childrenscomm.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @jessasatomp.bsky.social
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Scottish and Welsh children have the same legal protection from assault and battery as adults - English children don’t. Today, I hosted an event in Parliament with @elliechowns.bsky.social to underline the need to #EndPhysicalPunishment. @barnardos.org.uk @rcpch.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The time for debate is over: The health, education & legal case for legislative change to prohibit & eliminate all physical punishment of children & to achieve equal protection from assault in England & Northern Ireland Access for free here until 11 April www.sciencedirect.com/.../pii/S019....
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Exec Board of World Health Assembly sees 1st ever statement on corporal punishment ‘Recognizing the prevalence ramifications & costs associated with corporal punishment we advocate for an urgent public health strategy aimed at prevention' 🙌Gvt of Kenya + 12 more More👉https://bit.ly/WHAEBcorppun
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Exec Board of World Health Assembly sees 1st ever statement on corporal punishment ‘Recognizing the prevalence ramifications & costs associated with corporal punishment we advocate for an urgent public health strategy aimed at prevention' 🙌Gvt of Kenya + 12 more More👉https://bit.ly/WHAEBcorppun
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Children in Uganda speak out on violence & suggest alternatives 'I feel bad when I am caned for minor minor mistakes' 'This caning can lead to serious injuries' 'Guide & counsel me, show me where I have done wrong. No severe punishments' 📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5ZmnnGLMI @HSCmediaUg
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Children in Uganda speak out on violence & suggest alternatives 'I feel bad when I am caned for minor minor mistakes' 'This caning can lead to serious injuries' 'Guide & counsel me, show me where I have done wrong. No severe punishments' 📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5ZmnnGLMI @HSCmediaUg
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
In its 44th session the African Committee on Rights & Welfare of Child urged Namibia to - adopt laws to prohibit all corporal punishment - gather prevalence data - establish complaint mechanisms - raise awareness & encourage behavioural change More 👉 endcorporalpunishment.org/reports-on-e...
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
In its 44th session the African Committee on Rights & Welfare of Child urged Namibia to - adopt laws to prohibit all corporal punishment - gather prevalence data - establish complaint mechanisms - raise awareness & encourage behavioural change More 👉 endcorporalpunishment.org/reports-on-e...
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
50+ years of research connects corporal punishment with ++negative impacts for children - and no benefits ➡️direct physical harm ➡️long term harm to health ➡️mental harm ➡️damage to education ➡️harm to parent-child relationship Read the research headlines at endcorporalpunishment.org/resources/re...
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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
50+ years of research connects corporal punishment with ++negative impacts for children - and no benefits ➡️direct physical harm ➡️long term harm to health ➡️mental harm ➡️damage to education ➡️harm to parent-child relationship Read the research headlines at endcorporalpunishment.org/resources/re...
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