Churches' Network for Non-violence
Working with others to end violence against children including corporal punishment.
Working with others to end violence against children including corporal punishment.
We remember all children who are deprived of the joy of living and learning because of the fear of corporal punishment. Let us end the silence that condones violence against children and the laws that perpetuate it. We know that it is impossible to achieve justice and peace while countless children suffer violence at the hands of those who should …
This guide for reflection and discussion on the Kyoto Declaration, marks the 10th anniversary of the UN Secretary General’s Global Report on Violence against Children. Â The guide, which is designed for those working towards prohibition of corporal punishment of children, can be used to engage with religious communities who wish to encourage others to develop their work as active advocates …
Published ahead of International Children’s Day this new resource has been written in consultation with religious leaders and faith-based communities. It is based on the premises that the major religions profess respect for the inherent dignity of every person including children and that the universal principles of compassion, justice, equality and non-violence are central to religious teachings. It recognises the …
Church of Scotland General Assembly votes to prohibit corporal punishment of children  read more…
Ending corporal punishment of children – a handbook for working with religious communities is a revised, abridged version of “Ending corporal punishment of children – working with and within religious communities”(2011).
This new resource includes Bible study, prayers, vigils, liturgies and reflections and can be used for private or collective use. It can be adapted for the local context or used to trigger ideas for further  studies or reflections and the online version can be freely downloaded and adapted. Ending corporal punishment of children – A handbook for worship and gatherings
Faith-based support is an integral part of the global movement for prohibition of all corporal punishment of children. Growing numbers of religious communities and organisations regard ending legalised violence against children as both a moral and a religious imperative. Click here to read the  Global faith support summary 2015
Church of Scotland General Assembly votes to prohibit corporal punishment of children
Click here for Resources for Universal Children’s Day and the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.  A vigil dedicated to ending legalised violence against children  – celebrating the 25th year of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, will be held at St John the Baptist City Parish Church, Cardiff on Thursday …
A service dedicated to ending legalised violence against children was held at St Davids Cathedral, Wales on February 3rd. Speaking at the service, the Bishop of St Davids, Wyn Evans said violence against the weak and defenceless, particularly when sanctioned by the state, should have no place in a civilised society. The service was led by the Dean, Jonathan Lean …
The Churches’ Network for non-violence was formed to broaden religious support for law reform to end corporal punishment of children and other cruel and humiliating forms of violence against children and to challenge faith-based justification for it. CNNV aims to work with others towards developing a network of support, practical resources and information and to encourage religious communities to play an active role in the movement for reform. We challenge the view that corporal punishment is a Biblical doctrine and believe that positive, non-violent discipline best models Christ’s teachings.
We aim to work with others in forming a network of support, information and practical resources to assist people in churches and communities to promote positive, non-violent discipline. We aim to work with people from all Faiths in activities and events.
“Violence that is within the law, as in the legal right of parents to use “reasonable” force in disciplining children violates children’s right to equal protection under the law, as well as their physical, spiritual and emotional integrity. This view is grounded in the sacred respect that religious communities hold for every child”
“Universal regard for children transcends religious and theological differences. It impels religious groups to join with others in rejecting all forms of violence and humiliating treatment of children, including corporal punishment”.
Charter for Religious Communities 2012