DPA, in collaboration with UNICEF Haiti, collaborated on a study to examine the effects of violence on children and youth in Port-au-Prince’s urban areas. The study aimed to understand the complex relationship between socio-economic factors, violence, and the experiences of children and youth in Port-au-Prince, Haiti by:

(1) Mapping violence involving or affecting children and youth, and identify affected areas’ socioeconomic characteristics;

(2) Analyzing the context to understand the factors driving children and youth to engage in violence;

(3) Gathering detailed data on the situation, its effects on children, recent trends, and existing initiatives addressing the issue; and

(4) Developing strategies to prevent youth violence, protect children and youth, and address the root causes of violence.