Violence against children: An application of Multilevel Analysis of Individual Heterogeneity and Discriminatory Accuracy (MAIHDA) to the Crime Survey for England and Wales

Key Points

• Targeted policies could significantly reduce violence against children, especially those with disabilities.
• The application of MAIHDA offers insights into the intersectionality of crime against children.
• This analysis utilized crime survey data to understand individual heterogeneity in experiences of violence.
• Findings suggest urgent interventions are needed to prevent harm to vulnerable groups.