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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

Child Protection Rapid Assessment Information Consolidation Sheet

Identification Information

1.1 Members of the assessment team and contacts:

NAME AGENCY/ORGANIZA

TION

PHONE

NUMBERS

Onyendilefu Lovet Uju CPN 08033726585

Ibekwe Angela CPN 08033380487

Okafor Roseline Socialworker 07061183146

Nwalusi Ifeoma Social Worker 08037086626

Izuorah SCE Social worker 08063831670

Igboamazu Millicent Social worker 07031012695

Okpala Kasiemobi CPN 07030083140

Chukwudolue Ifeoma Social worker 07035115551

Efobi Obianuju CPN 08033857030

Udebuani Felicia O Social worker 07067131095

Udeh Crescent N CPN 08030888999

Anumba Joseph Uche CPN 08032173955

Emeka Ejide CPN 08036630809

Nzekwu Victoria Social worker 08062479794

1.2 Date of assessment:

From: 2nd

April

To: 5th

April 2013

1.3 Organizations/Institutions: Child Protection Network, Ministry of women affairs and social

development, SEMA.

1.4 Location:-

Admin Level I (State): Anambra State Admin Level II (Local Government Authority):

Ogbaru L.G.A

Site Name (Town/ Village/ Camp): Atani community.

Source of Information & Data collection methodology

2.1 Source Number and details Name(s) Contacts

Key informants

Community 1 community leader

(Deputy president general)

1 religious leader

2 community women

Mr. Okeluwa Amamchukwu

Rev. Cannon Joel Nwaeto

Mrs Adigwe Caro

& Mrs. Udegbara

08063866656

08128089339

NA

Youth NA

Local Authority NA

Service Providers NA

Group discussions

Community groups FGD men (10 persons)

FGD women (10 persons)

Could not obtain their names & contacts.

Most of them preferred to be anonymous.

They said their PG can always contact

them when necessary

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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

Youth FGD youths-Boys (5 persons)

FGD youths – Girls (5

persons)

Some of them chose to be

anonymous while others didn’t have

phone number.

Activity With Children 20 children between 5 & 10

years

Some of them were unable to give their

names. Skepticism from their parents also

made us omit taking their.

Local Authority NA

Service Providers NA

Demography

Total estimated current population of site: #people:

Population Host Community Nomadic IDPs Refugees

Ethnicity Igbo NA NA NA

Estimated No of population

(Individual)

NA NA NA NA

Estimated No of population

(HH)

NA NA NA NA

Estimated No of children

(Below 18 years old)

Male Female M F M F M F

Total children Host

Community

Tot. children

nomadic

Tot. children

IDPs

Tot. children

refugees

Source of these population Data (several responses possible)

Estimated by local authorities Estimated from # households and # people per

household Census/name list (specify date of census) ___________ Estimated by

affected population Registration Other (specify)

________________________________

Physical Safety

5.1 Reported cases of children:

Cases since onset crisis Estimation number Gender (if

available)

Age (if

available)

Location/s

Children killed by armed

groups/forces/organized

political groups/cults (specify

by whom)

Children injured by armed

group/forces/organized

political groups/cults (specify

by whom)

Children killed by general

violence (by civilians)

Children injured by general

violence (by civilians)

Child victims of sexual

violence (Rape incidence)

2 official cases 2 Girls 5 years and 13

respectively

Culprits: Man of

18 years and Man

of 30 years

In the community.

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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

respectively

Situations where sexual

violence occurs

On the way to collect fire woods Around water points

In/around markets In houses

Close to military camps Others (specify) ___________

Children detained (specify by

whom)

NA NA NA NA

Children without primary care giver

6.1 Have there been any reported cases:

Cases Total estimated (if

available)

Gender

(tick one)

Current care

arrangements

a. Children without

caregivers

Yes Mostly girls

Mostly boys

About equal

Don’t know

Relatives

In institutions

Foster families

Others ______

c. Missing children Mostly girls Mostly boys About equal Don’t know

Recruited by

armed

forces/groups Abducted Displacement Others ______

6.2 What are the main causes of separation? (can tick more than one)

Accidental separation during displacement or conflict Ongoing? YES NO DNK

Death or fleeing of parent or usual caregiver YES NO DNK

Children sent away for safety Ongoing? YES NO DNK

Abductions Ongoing? YES NO DNK

Other (e.g. sent to armed groups; in detention etc) (specify) _____________________________

Sent to institutions Ongoing? YES NO DNK

Medical reasons Ongoing? YES NO DNK

6.3 What are the main community practices in response to separation?

They search for the missing child. If not found after a long time (over a year), they do funeral service assuming

that the child is dead. This is done in accordance and with reference to the custom and tradition.

Children Associated with Armed Forces & Groups, including Terrorist Groups, or

Involved in Organized Political Violence, Cults, and Gangs

7.1 Are there reports of child recruitment or use by armed forces and groups or involved in organized

political violence, cults, and gangs? YES NO

Source/s of information

Victim Parents/caregivers Perpetrator Direct eye witness Other: KII

Estimated # children Age Gender (tick one)

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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

associated with these groups

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Mostly under 14

Mostly 14-25

Don’t know

Mostly boys

Mostly girls

About equal

Don’t know

7.2 Who is involving

children?

7.2.1 How do children get involved? 7.2.2 Current location

1. Politicians 1. Bad friends 1. Within the community

2. Age grade 2. peer pressure 2.

3. 3. 3.

Psychosocial wellbeing of Children

a. What are the main sources of stress for children? Select maximum of 5 sources.

Presence of armed group / fear of involvement Fear of attack

with armed groups, political violence, gangs, cults

Fear of sexual violence Violence within the family

Being out of school Being excluded from community life Inability to meet basic needs Concerns about poverty and financial issues Concerns about the future Separation from family members

Problems with parents Others Unemployment & Idleness

b. What are the main sources of stress for caregivers? Select maximum of 5.

Presence of armed group / fear of involvement of Fear of attack

children in armed groups, political violence, gangs, cults

Fear of sexual violence Violence within the family

Being excluded from community life Inability to meet basic needs Concerns about poverty or financial issues Concerns about the future

Separated from family members Not being able to care for children Others _______________________

c. Are children having an access to a safe space? YES NO

d. What are the main coping mechanisms of children to deal with stress? Select maximum of 3

Support from family Support from friends Support from teachers

Support from neighbors or others in the community Participation in community activities (sports,

social events etc) Praying-participating in religious activities

Keeping quite/putting up with the situation Trying to find a solution on your own

e. Who are the most common people that children turn to for emotional support or when they have

difficulties? Select maximum of 3

Mother Father Grandmother Brothers / sisters Other Relatives Teachers Neighbors Religious groups Health workers Social workers or other professionals Friends

f. Is there any trained staff on psycho-social support in this community? NO YES If

yes, specify who _________________________________________________

Access to services

9.1 Are children denied access to service provision?

YES NO Do Not Know

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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

If yes, specify: ________________________________________

9.2 Are school/ hospitals attacked or used by armed groups/forces/gangs/cults/others?

YES NO Do Not Know

If yes, specify: __________________________________

9.3 Services matrix

Services available Number Locations &

managed by whom?

Functioning? Accessible for

children?

Health facility (including

therapeutic feeding centers)

3 In the community:

2 hospitals 2 by govt. 3 by

Individuals

Yes

No Don’t Know

Yes

No Don’t Know

Education 3 3 primary

1 sec. school

1 higher institution all

owned by Govt

Yes No

Don’t Know

Yes No

Don’t Know

Water & Sanitation Unknown Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Food distribution Unknown Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

CHILD PROTECTION QUESTIONS Number Locations/managed by? Functioning? Accessible for children?

Family tracing & reunification unknown Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Birth Registration 1 Health centre managed by

Government. Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Child Friendly Spaces 3 Primary secondary owned

by government Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Social work services 2 Church & Local

government (L.G.A)

Yes

No Don’t Know

Yes

No Don’t Know

Child care institutions 1 In community managed by

missionary (Rev. Sisters)

Yes No

Don’t Know

Yes No

Don’t Know

Awareness Raising programs - - Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Community-based care 1 In community managed by

missionary (Rev. Sisters) Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Services to address Sexual and

Domestic Violence

2 In community by Youth

group & Vigilante

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Yes

No

Don’t Know

Government Structures in the area

Name of the institution Responsibility # staff Contact Info.

Community Secondary School,

Atani.

Government Mr. Mbanefo

Central Primary School, Atani Government Caroline Adigwe

(Asst. Head

Mistress)

08037511732

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Note: NA means we were unable to provide information on the stipulated question due to non-consent of the

sampled group or the section does not apply to our scope of assessment. Blank spaces also meant that the

parameters were not in our scope of assessment or we were not unable to validate the estimates/information

with authoritative reference.

Comprehensive Hospital, Atani Private Dr. Nwike 08063866656

Divisional Police Station, Atani Government DCD 08035049414

Community based structures/networks in the area (e.g. religious, youth, women

associations etc)

Name of the institution Responsibility # staff Contact Info.

St. James Anglican Church Religious Rev. Nwetu

Kanu

08128089339, 08036096026

Direct observation – notes: ( Brief narrative description of the situation of children as directly observed during the visit)

During the assessment, it was observed that there was high level of poverty and hunger.

Aside the interview with the different sites to ascertain child protection concerns, the team made some observations

in the populace during the CPRA. They are:

2 pregnant children

2 children hawking (a boy and a girl)

1 mentally challenged child (girl)

1 physically challenged child (boy)

However, some of the perceived factors that contribute to protection concerns include:

Poverty

Negligence of responsibility on the parents and caregivers of the children

Neglect on the community to properly handle child protection issues.

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