Child protection and safety concerns: some evidence from Ghana

Background Creating safe environments for children is vital for human development. This study examined stakeholders’ views on child safety and protection Ghana.Methods We collected qualitative data from 16 communities in eight districts. We used an inductive approach to identify common themes.Findings Pre-burial wake ceremonies, parental socioeconomic status, children’s initiative in seeking economic autonomy, early childbearing norms, poor physical and spatial planning in communities, and bullying in schools were recurring themes.Conclusion The implication is that child welfare services and interventions necessitate systems thinking and collaboration for durable and meaningful solutions.