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Think about: What's it like where you live?

After hearing Ndale's story about what happened to him, think about your own life and children where you live. Are you all protected against violence and abuse, inside and outside your home and in school. How do children's rights to protection in your area compare?

Below, you'll find a series of statements. Read each statement carefully before moving the lever under it to indicate how much you agree or disagree with it, based on your own experiences and observations.

Sad child icon.
I have personally had, or know someone who has experiences and/or feelings similar to those of the boy in the story.
I don’t agreeI agree
Person shaking child icon.
In my area, children are rarely victims of physical violence.
I don’t agreeI agree
Parents yelling at child.
Where I live, children are never, or rarely, victims of psychological abuse (name-calling, down-putting etc.).
I don’t agreeI agree
Person shot icon.
There are violent gangs/groups in my neighbourhood that sometimes frighten and hurt young people.
I don’t agreeI agree
Teacher caning student.
Teachers in my area often use violence, such as hitting or yelling insults at students.
I don’t agreeI agree
Group bullying person.
Violent bullying in schools is common in my school.
I don’t agreeI agree
Child soldiers icon.
Children and young people in my area are sometimes recruited by or harmed by armed groups or gangs.
I don’t agreeI agree