This summer I have the privilege of working with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on three main projects. For the first project, I have been working to help finalize a social norms course that was developed to help NGO's working with children in low and middle income countries integrate a social norms perspective into their work. For the second project I have been reviewing, analyzing, and developing methodology criteria for a study on the disclosure of violence against children (VAC) through qualitative and quantitative measurement tools. Our team is just starting to delve into the third project, which aligns very closely to the second but places emphasis on the response (emotional or otherwise) that children have during VAC disclosure. Even though the study is still in its initial stages, I look forward to seeing the course of its implementation beyond the summer, especially because it will give me a great excuse to keep in touch with my LSHTM team! They truly are the most supportive and welcoming people, and have made my research experience so wonderful!
