Ending violence in children\u2019s lives and investing in early childhood are first and foremost a question of children\u2019s rights, further supported by scientific evidence which shows that a violence-free early childhood matters: the first 1,000 days of a child\u2019s life are the foundation for a person\u2019s whole future development. Violence in early childhood is a stressful, painful experience for a child in the immediate term, with the further risk of midand long-term consequences.<\/p>\n
The optimum physical, intellectual and socio-emotional potential of children depends on receiving loving care and enjoying a nurturing environment from the very start.<\/p>\n
Scientific research shows that early childhood stress – including exposure to violence – compromises children\u2019s development, health and education,<\/p>\n
with long-term negative mental and physiological consequences. Neuroscience advances have vastly increased our understanding of how a<\/p>\n
child\u2019s early brain development can be impacted by exposure to violence. Violence can alter the developing brain\u2019s structure and function which<\/p>\n
can impact language acquisition and cognitive functioning, resulting in social and emotional competency deficits and generating fear, anxiety,<\/p>\n
depression and the risk of self-harm and aggressive behaviour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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