World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence —“ Prevention, Protection, and Healing”, 18 November 2025
The World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, observed annually on 18 November, draws attention to the urgent need to protect children from sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys. In a world where millions of children, particularly girls, remain vulnerable to such violations both online and offline, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being is a global imperative.
In recognition of the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, MDPI highlights the need to advance the understanding of child protection, trauma-informed care, and mechanisms for justice and rehabilitation. Open access publishing ensures that critical findings on the prevention of child sexual exploitation and abuse, evidence-based interventions, and survivor support are accessible to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities worldwide. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting knowledge exchange, MDPI contributes to the global commitment to safeguard children, affirm their rights, and build a future where every child can grow free from violence and exploitation.
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“Risk Factors for Teen Dating Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youths: A Systematic Review”
by Francesco Sulla, Giulia Fiorentino, Giuseppe La Selva, Nunzia Merafina, Salvatore Adam Leone and Lucia Monacis
Adolescents 2025, 5(3), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/adolescents5030037
“Intimate Partner Violence in Adolescent Girls: The Role of Impulsivity and Emotional Dysregulation”
by Iciar Iruarrizaga, Lorena Gutiérrez, Leticia Olave, Ana Estévez, José Antonio Muñiz, Janire Momeñe, Maria Dolores Chávez-Vera and Cecilia Peñacoba
Psychiatry Int. 2025, 6(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint6020041
“Collecting Research Evidence to Inform Programming to Tackle Violence Against Young Women and Girls: The Importance of Diverse Data for Policy Making”
by Dirk Schubotz, Siobhán McAlister and Gail Neill
Youth 2025, 5(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth5010007
“Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: A Systematic Review”
by Garazi Álvarez-Guerrero, Deborah Fry, Mengyao Lu and Konstantinos Kosmas Gaitis
Disabilities 2024, 4(2), 264-276; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4020017
“Impact of Sexual Abuse on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review”
by Ana Carolina Alves, Maria Leitão, Ana Isabel Sani and Diana Moreira
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(4), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13040189
“Victims of Child Grooming: An Evaluation in University Students”
by Patricia Alonso-Ruido, Iris Estévez, Bibiana Regueiro and Cristina Varela-Portela
Societies 2024, 14(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14010007
“Experiences of Domestic Violence and Disability”
by Gayle Brewer and Calanthe Hendrikse
Disabilities 2023, 3(4), 550-561; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3040035
“Psychosocial Traumatic Environments: A Clinical Case of Childhood Abuse”
by Carmen Amorim-Gaudêncio, Gisele Suminski Mendes and Lucas José Bacalhau Silveira
Sexes 2023, 4(3), 402-410; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes4030026
“Child Maltreatment and Links with Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport in a Sample of Canadian Adolescents”
by Sylvie Parent, Camille Clermont, Stephanie Radziszewski, Tine Vertommen and Jacinthe Dion
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(6), 336; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12060336
“Early Educational Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence: A Systematic Review”
by Lourdes Villardón-Gallego, Alba García-Cid, Ana Estévez, and Rocío García-Carrión
Healthcare 2023, 11(1), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11010142
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“Interpersonal Violence Among Adolescents” |
“Decision-Making in Child Abuse and Neglect: Insights from Professionals’ Perspectives” |
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