Legislating to Prevent Violence against Children: Corporal Punishment Bans Are Necessary but Not Enough

Corporal punishment is legal in many countries. Corporal punishment in schools remains legal in 63 countries. Implementing and enforcing legislation that prohibits corporal punishment across all settings is an important step towards keeping children safe. But, how far does the passing of legislation go toward actually reducing rates of corporal punishment?

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