Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events that occur during childhood and can significantly affect a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Common examples of ACEs include: Abuse: Physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. Neglect: Physical or emotional neglect by caregivers. Household Dysfunction: Exposure to household mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, parental separation […]

In the annual Uganda Police Report of 2023, 10,741 child-related cases were reported to the Police, 1,008 cases were taken to court. Out of these cases, 70% are still pending in court. Uganda currently operates seven remand homes and one rehabilitation facility, all of which suffer from overcrowding and limited staffing. This is a clear