N.IRELAND: The 'Smacking Debate' in Northern Ireland - Messages from Research, Summary Report

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The smacking debate in Northern Ireland has been, and continues to be, a matter of great public interest.

It is, understandably, a topic that engenders a frequently emotive response given the inter-personal nature of the act and the traditionally private familial context in which it occurs. People hold differing views on the subject; some support an outright ban on smacking, others do not.

To help inform this debate, Barnardo's Northern Ireland, NICCY (Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People) and NSPCC Northern Ireland undertook an evidence based review of the subject area, the findings of which are presented within this report.

The report provides an evidence based review of physical discipline, including an international literature review and a prevalence survey of 1,000 parents.

If you would like hard copies of the report, email nicola.darnbrook@barnardos.org.uk.

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/7326_smacking_debate_summary_doc-3-1.pdf

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