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KENYA
SPARE THE CHILD:
Corporal Punishment in Kenyan Schools

September 1999        Vol. 11, No. 6 (A)

 

I. SUMMARY
Introduction: Corporal Punishment in Kenyan Schools
Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment in Kenyan Schools
Historical and Cultural Context
Methodology

II. RECOMMENDATIONS

III. BACKGROUND
Legal Background
Economic and Political Background
The Kenyan Educational System

IV. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN KENYAN SCHOOLS
Caning
Other Forms of Corporal Punishment
Failure to Conduct Inquiries and Keep Records
Resulting Physical Injuries, Including Deaths
Government Response to Injuries or Complaints Arising from Corporal Punishment
Other Forms of Punishment That May Be Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading

V. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT'S IMPACT
Psychological Effects on Children
Effect on Classroom Discipline and Instruction
School Dropouts

VI. ALTERNATIVES TO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Positive Reinforcement
Guidance and Counseling
Alternative Punishments
Setting Rules and Expectations

VII. CONCLUSION

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS