This report is an update of an earlier 2015 report and includes data through 2015. Fortunately, many of the trends noted in the prior reports have continued, as juvenile arrests have continued to decline and there has been a growth in support for successful community-based programs.
A Message: Violence Against Children in Conflict Zones
We are deeply distressed by the continuing violence affecting children in conflict zones, including the recent tragic events in Gaza. Our stance is unequivocal: violence towards children in any form, under any circumstances, is intolerable.
