Child Protection in the Church of Pentecost in Winneba Municipality, Ghana: Research Article

Child abuse is a common phenomenon in Africa, and Ghana is no exception. Where child abuse exists, the appropriate response is child protection. Child protection involves policies, structures and practical steps to ensure children are safeguarded. The Church of Pentecost is one of the fastest-growin...

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Main Author: Kpalam, Ebenezer Tetteh (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill, Schöningh 2023
In: Religion & development
Year: 2023, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 197-212
Further subjects:B Church
B Child Protection
B Ministry
B Ghana
B Child Abuse
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