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These harms are shaped by interacting factors across individual, interpersonal, organizational, and structural levels. The absence of systemic surveillance and regulatory oversight limits prevention, early intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of safeguarding practices. We propose six complementary policy actions: national surveillance systems, safeguarding audits, a quality mark, clear reporting frameworks, funding-linked accountability, and trauma- and violence-informed care. 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