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Empowering Change: Transforming Lives Through Data-Driven Insights

Empowering Change: Transforming Lives Through Data-Driven Insights

Empowering Change: Transforming Lives Through Data-Driven Insights

As practitioners dedicated to improving outcomes for children, we understand the importance of grounding our interventions in data-driven insights. The recent research article, “If You Are Born a Girl in This Crisis, You Are Born a Problem”: Patterns and Drivers of Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected South Sudan, offers valuable lessons that can be applied to our practice, particularly in understanding the complex socio-cultural dynamics that impact children's development.

The study highlights the pervasive violence against women and girls in South Sudan, driven by conflict, gender inequality, and economic crises. These factors not only affect women and girls directly but also have profound implications for the broader community, including children. As speech-language pathologists, understanding these dynamics can enhance our ability to tailor interventions that are sensitive to the cultural and socio-economic contexts of the children we serve.

Key Insights for Practitioners

Encouraging Further Research

The study also highlights gaps in existing research, particularly in understanding the intersections between different forms of violence and their impact on children. As practitioners, we can contribute to this body of knowledge by conducting research that explores these intersections and informs practice.

By leveraging data-driven insights and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, we can develop more effective interventions that not only address the immediate needs of children but also contribute to long-term positive change in their communities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: “If You Are Born a Girl in This Crisis, You Are Born a Problem”: Patterns and Drivers of Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected South Sudan.


Citation: Ellsberg, M., Murphy, M., Blackwell, A., Macrae, M., Reddy, D., Hollowell, C., & Hess, T. (2021). “If You Are Born a Girl in This Crisis, You Are Born a Problem”: Patterns and Drivers of Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected South Sudan. Violence Against Women. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801221996463
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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