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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · Jun 9

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 · Apr 30

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...

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.

www.cgdev.org

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Lives in the Balance @livesinthebalance.bsky.social · Apr 30

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.

End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · Apr 30

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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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 · Apr 30

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 · Apr 30

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...

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.

www.nspcc.org.uk

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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · Apr 30

Today is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment

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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 · Apr 29

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 · Apr 9

Join us now, end the physical punishment of children
act.nspcc.org.uk/page/165546/...

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Mar 7

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”

End Victorian punishment of smacking, doctors tell MPs

www.thetimes.com

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint @endseclusion.bsky.social · Mar 15

All states should end corporal punishment for all. endseclusion.info/41thKJ0 #EndSeclusion

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

endseclusion.info

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International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · Apr 9

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 · Apr 14

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 · Apr 17

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

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. ...

go.ipned.org

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International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · Apr 22

📬 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 · Apr 25

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27

Thailand becomes 68th country to ban corporal punishment against children, but global target still 60 years away #Refugees

Thailand becomes 68th country to ban corporal punishment against children, but global target still 60 years away

reliefweb.int

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Bede Sheppard @bedeonkidrights.bsky.social · Mar 28

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 · Mar 28

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/...

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.

www.savethechildren.org

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Cheerful Nihilism @cheerynihilism.bsky.social · Mar 27

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...

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.

www.nationthailand.com

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End Corporal Punishment @endcorppun.bsky.social · Mar 31

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 · Mar 31

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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