We have worked under a long time! 1923 International Save the Children, a declaration on the child's rights. 1924 The Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the hild 1958 Anti-spanking law in school in Sweden 1966 The right to discipline for parents was taken off in the Parental bar 1977 To investigate the "right of the child." The public debate no longer applies to the rights of parents, but to the child. 1979 Forbidden in all settings

Before the law Campaigns before the law with famous people such as Astrid Lindgren Increase awareness Politically founded Judged by the crime bar

Votes in the Parliment 259 yes 6 no 3 resigned

After the law A brochure produced by the Justice Department to all households with children; "Can you raise children without being smitten and dull?" The brochure was translated into several other languages. Parents were offered counsel and support for child support without violence. Childcare centers and maternity centers participated in the work by providing support and information to parents. The milk packages were used to spread knowledge and stimulate family discussions. Save the Children and BRIS (Children's Rights in Society) actively participated in work through campaigns, posters and debates.

The main tracks in the Swedish work ”a combination of legislation and powerful opinion formation” Campaings Educations Debating ”Famous and wellknow people”

Swedish surveys Parents 1980 2000 2006 2011 Children 1995 2016

How many children are beaten 24% some time exposed to physical child abuse by any adult 14% of parents (1995 35%) 11% serious physical abuse (knife, fists) 5% repeatedly A clear decrease since 1995

Witnessed violence between parents An outstanding riskfactor for corporal punishment 8% have seen physical violence between adults, often parents 3% repeatedly More than 59% dad's perpetrator A clear decline over time

Mental abuse 16% of an adult 11% of a parent Most common threats of physical abuse and systematic insults

Sexual assault 26% exposed to sexual abuse (40% girls) The first time during the teens In 2% of the cases the parent or step parent is the perpetrator

All disabilities are related to child abuse, Asperger 68%, Tourette, ADHD Foster-care / HVB-placed more vulnerable to child abuse 1.6% Identifies itself as neither boy nor girl more vulnerable 1.8%  

Who strikes Most often daddy or stepfather that strikes Who do the children tell (Sexual assault) A friend in the same age 38% The parents 15% Third place girlfriend/boyfriend 12%

The childrens opinion 13% positive to bodily punishment under certain circumstances, such as making a parent angry Has since 1995 been between 10-13% More boys than girls accept bodily punishment, 20% vs. 7% Best punishment, according to the children, is to withdraw monthly money.

Gender equality Children are longer in childcare, abuse can be detected Familycenters Shorter working hours for parents with yuong childre Compensation for the care of suck children