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    The impact of remuneration on the performance of teachers in private secondary schools of Serere Districts
    (Kampala International University,College of Education, 2013-12) Eurien, Dents Dominic
    This research dissertation titled “the effect of child abuse on secondary school pupils in selected schools; case study of selected schools in Makindye division, Kampala district Uganda” The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of child abuse on secondary school pupils in selected schools which has been associated with problems in Secondary pupils’ cognitive processes and poor academic functioning, emotional effects exposure to depression and negative self-concept which interfere with school adaptation and academic achievement and disciplinary problems. This study was set out to analyze the effect of child abuse on secondary school pupils in selected schools; case study of selected schools in Makindye division, Kampala district Uganda. The study employed a descriptive study design with a triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis.. In conclusive remarks, in my study its clear from the onset that certain conditions are important in curbing the effect of child abuse on secondary school pupils in selected schools for example, Initiative policies to act against domestic violence, assisting victims of past and present domestic violence’s and incorporating all stakeholders in sensitizing people about the impact of domestic violence on girl child education. Over all 60.0% of active children were reported experiencing some form of violence in the three (3) weeks prior to their study. Literature was reviewed based of the various forms of themes; in all aspects it alluded to violence as a practice that emanates as a result of discrimination and unequal powers among men and women in spheres of use. The recommendations in terms of measures to combat Child Abuse on secondary pupils included the need for domestic violence legislation, strengthening community networks, transformation of social-cultural norms getting men involved in activities for combating violence, all this is aimed at improving the status of girl child within the society and enable them participate meaningfully in the development of the nation