Gender Based Violence in Schools and Its Prevention Strategies

Abstract

Gender based violence is any harm or suffering that is perpetrated against a woman or girl, man or boy and that has a negative impact on the physical, sexual or psychological health, development or identity of the person. This paper addressed the concept of gender based violence, types, occurrence in schools, consequences, preventive strategies against gender based violence in schools and strategies for intervention. It was concluded and recommended among others that students needs to be enlightened through the help of parents, teachers and the mass media on what constitutes violence and how it can be addressed.