scholarly journals "There is Always Violence": An Exploratory Study of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Street-Involved Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarrett Davis ◽  
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Glenn Miles ◽  
Erika Mosebach-Kornelsen ◽  
Sean Blackburn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Common Facet

As the economic center of Cambodia, Phnom Penh has long been a hotspot for street-involved children and families. While violence is a common facet of life on the street, risk and vulnerability among children is notoriously difficult to measure. Most large-scale surveys tend to sample children within homes and schools, which overlook street-involved children who are commonly unregistered, irregularly attend school, and live outside of houses. This research paper is one of a series of studies on such groups in Southeast Asia. The study conducted 94 semi-structured interviews with street-involved children eight to 18 years of age in Phnom Penh. Physical violence is indicated by the vast majority (77%) of respondents, with significant rates of violence from parents and teachers. Sexual violence is also common, reported by one-in-four (25%), and nearly twice as prevalent among males. As an exploratory study, this research aims to provide a resource for local practitioners and policymakers, and to inform future research.

Power and Influence Strategies in Violent and Nonviolent Marriages

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Hanson Frieze ◽  
Maureen C. McHugh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Influence Strategies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Dimension ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

How important is the use of physical violence in determining the balance of power within marriage? Do women in violent marriages make more use of indirect strategies in attempting to persuade their husbands than do women in nonviolent marriages? Is marital satisfaction related to influence styles? These questions are investigated by looking at decision making in couples and how this is related to the forms of influence strategies used by wives and husbands in violent and nonviolent marriages. Data from in-depth structured interviews with 137 self-identified battered wives and 137 comparison wives, some of whom were also found to have experienced violence from their husbands, are used to answer these questions. Results indicated that women with violent husbands used more influence strategies overall, although these women had less overall power in terms of decision making than did women with nonviolent husbands. The relationship of influence strategies to decision making was different for women with violent husbands than for those whose husbands were not violent. As expected, the use of coercive strategies related negatively to marital happiness, whereas positive strategies were positively predictive. Violence and other negative strategies should be included in future research on influence strategies in close relationships, and a positive–negative dimension should be included as a way of categorizing influence strategies.

Child-Perpetrated Family Violence in Kinship Care in Victoria

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-197
Author(s):  
Rachel Breman ◽  
Ann MacRae ◽  
Dave Vicary
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
Placement Stability ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adolescent Violence ◽  
The Impact

There is growing evidence to support our understanding of adolescent violence in the home, however, there is a paucity of research about child-perpetrated violence that occurs within the context of kinship care. In 2017, Baptcare commenced research with 101 kinship carers in Victoria to gain a better understanding of how family violence was impacting on children and families. This research included a focus on child-perpetrated violence directed towards carers once the kinship placement commenced. In this context, family violence means any act of physical violence, emotional/psychological violence, verbal abuse and property damage caused by the child. This study utilised an online survey and semi-structured interviews that specifically targeted kinship carers who had direct experience of family violence. Findings demonstrated the disturbing types of child-perpetrated violent and aggressive behaviours kinship carers experienced. The data indicates that incidents of violence occurred early in the placement, they occurred frequently, and carers experienced multiple acts of violence from the child. The impact of the violence on the carer's household is significant in terms of the carer's health, wellbeing and placement stability. Further, the findings highlight the transgenerational nature of family violence in the context of kinship care in Victoria. The study described in this paper is the first step in understanding and exposing this complex issue and draws attention to some of the significant issues confronting Victorian kinship families experiencing family violence. This paper will describe the approach that Baptcare is taking to address family violence in its kinship-care programs.

scholarly journals Clinical guidance for podiatrists in the management of foot problems in rheumatic disorders: evaluation of an educational programme for podiatrists using a mixed methods design

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. J. Huijbrechts ◽  
J. Dekker ◽  
M. Tenten-Diepenmaat ◽  
M. Gerritsen ◽  
M. van der Leeden
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clinical Protocol ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Foot Problems

Abstract Background Foot and ankle problems are common in rheumatic disorders and often lead to pain and limitations in functioning, affecting quality of life. There appears to be large variability in the management of foot problems in rheumatic disorders across podiatrists. To increase uniformity and quality of podiatry care for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), and gout a clinical protocol has been developed. Research objectives [1] to evaluate an educational programme to train podiatrists in the use of the protocol and [2] to explore barriers and facilitators for the use of the protocol in daily practice. Method This study used a mixed method design and included 32 podiatrists in the Netherlands. An educational programme was developed and provided to train the podiatrists in the use of the protocol. They thereafter received a digital questionnaire to evaluate the educational programme. Subsequently, podiatrists used the protocol for three months in their practice. Facilitators and barriers that they experienced in the use of the protocol were determined by a questionnaire. Semi-structured interviews were held to get more in-depth understanding. Results The mean satisfaction with the educational programme was 7.6 (SD 1.11), on a 11 point scale. Practical knowledge on joint palpation, programme variation and the use of practice cases were valued most. The protocol appeared to provide support in the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of foot problems in rheumatic disorders and the treatment recommendations were clear and understandable. The main barrier for use of the protocol was time. The protocol has not yet been implemented in the electronic patient file, which makes it more time consuming. Other experienced barriers were the reimbursement for the treatment and financial compensation. Conclusions The educational programme concerning the clinical protocol for foot problems in rheumatic disorders appears to be helpful for podiatrists. Podiatrists perceived the protocol as being supportive during patient management. Barriers for use of the protocol were identified and should be addressed prior to large scale implementation. Whether the protocol is also beneficial for patients, needs to be determined in future research.

scholarly journals "We’re Still Here, We’re Still Fighting.” The Experiences Of Rural Survivors Accessing Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn Bosveld
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

This qualitative research study explores the experiences survivors of sexual violence across rural Ontario accessing Sexual Assault Evidence Kits, as told by service providers from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. Using a narrative thematic analysis, semi-structured interviews were completed and subsequently analyzed from an intersectional feminist perspective. The purpose of this approach was to identify themes that occurred across multiple interviews in order to understand the barriers that exist for survivors and solutions proposed by service providers in the field. Factors such as transportation, including reliance on police for transportation, are explored, as are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic which arose partway through the research process. Additionally, implications for social work practice and service providers to survivors of sexual violence, strengths and limitations, and areas for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Sexual violence in Indonesian University: On students’ critical consciousness and agency

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Ainal Fitri ◽  
Muhammad Haekal ◽  
Almukarramah Almukarramah ◽  
Fitri Meliya Sari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Critical Consciousness ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Higher Education Leaders

This qualitative study analysed how aspects of critical consciousness in students played a role in the issue of sexual violence in a higher education institution. This research involved students, lecturers, and elements of higher education leaders of a university in Aceh, Indonesia. For the data collection method, the researchers used semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using thematic analysis with the utilization of critical consciousness and student agency concept as the theoretical frameworks. This study found that aspects of critical consciousness played a significant role in dealing with sexual violence issues in university. Without critical consciousness, students would potentially err in analysing the issue of sexual violence. Aspects of students' critical consciousness were also influenced by the structure or discourse of higher education in viewing sexual violence. The tendency of campus to be more concerned with its good reputation also exacerbated the handling and prevention of sexual violence cases. The implication of this research is the finding that critical consciousness and institutional structure influence each other, both positively and negatively. To deal with sexual violence, a university must promote critical consciousness among students and academics, create pro survivors’ discourse and underpin students' agency, and most importantly, strive to cultivate gender equity perspective among university leaders. Future research should focus on investigating effective pedagogy to nurture critical consciousness for supporting the anti-sexual violence agenda in a higher education institution

The Relationship Between Partner Violence and Number of Abortions in a National Sample of Abortion Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 585-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretchen E. Ely ◽  
Nadine S. Murshid
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Prevalence Ratios

The purpose of the study was to examine the association between women’s experience of two types (sexual and physical) of intimate partner violence (IPV) and number of previous abortions among a national sample of 4,586 abortion patients between the ages of 13 and above 38 years in the United States. Using data from the nationally representative Abortion Patients Survey 2008, χ2 tests were conducted to examine the bivariate associations between all independent and dependent variables. Prevalence ratios were calculated to determine the association between IPV, physical and sexual, and number of abortions, controlling for whether the coconceiving partner knew about the pregnancy and the abortion, and demographic factors including age, education, income, poverty rate, race, and type of union. Results indicate that approximately 51% of the sample of women seeking abortion services had never gotten an abortion before. Reports of IPV were low among this sample—5.6% reported physical violence and 2.4% reported sexual violence, while 82.3% of the coconceiving partners knew about the abortion, and 87.1% knew about the pregnancy. Prevalence ratios revealed that physical violence was positively associated with number of abortions (PR = 1.31, p < .001), but sexual violence was negatively associated with number of abortions (PR = 0.74, p < .05) when all control variables were accounted for. Findings suggesting that physical and sexual violence are differentially associated with a history of multiple abortions were unexpected and suggest the need for additional research in this area. Implications for practice, policy, and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals "We’re Still Here, We’re Still Fighting.” The Experiences Of Rural Survivors Accessing Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn Bosveld
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

This qualitative research study explores the experiences survivors of sexual violence across rural Ontario accessing Sexual Assault Evidence Kits, as told by service providers from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. Using a narrative thematic analysis, semi-structured interviews were completed and subsequently analyzed from an intersectional feminist perspective. The purpose of this approach was to identify themes that occurred across multiple interviews in order to understand the barriers that exist for survivors and solutions proposed by service providers in the field. Factors such as transportation, including reliance on police for transportation, are explored, as are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic which arose partway through the research process. Additionally, implications for social work practice and service providers to survivors of sexual violence, strengths and limitations, and areas for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals ASEAN COMISSION ON PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ( ACWC ) POLICIES IN ME VIOLENCE RESPONSE TO WOMEN IN THE SPIRIT

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Afriantari ◽  
M Budiana
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Physical And Psychological Violence

The conflict in Rohingnya is not a new thing for countries in the Southeast Asia region, this conflict has been going on for along time and is one form of gross human rights violatins. Many of the Rohingnya people who accept physical and psychological violence are no exception for women, women in the Rohingnya not only accept ordinary physical violence but also accept sexual violence as well. This study aims to explain why ACWC seems helpless in dealing with violence against women that occurs in the Rohingnya.

Decision Making in Child and Family Welfare: The Role of Tools and Practice Frameworks

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Gillingham ◽  
Paul Harnett ◽  
Karen Healy ◽  
Debby Lynch ◽  
Marion Tower
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Practice Framework

In this article, the findings of research that had, as one aim, the exploration of the role of decision-making tools and practice frameworks in supporting the decision making of practitioners working with children and families in non-government agencies in Queensland are presented. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 frontline practitioners in three agencies in five different locations. A general finding was that practitioners used a range of different tools and frameworks and found them supportive. The pertinence of these findings is discussed in relation to recent developments in the provision of services for children and families in Queensland, namely the new funding of non-government agencies to provide early intervention supportive services to children and families and the implementation of a single practice framework to guide practice across the sector. Areas for future research in Queensland are identified to further investigate the role of tools in frontline practice with children and families and which may also contribute to debates more broadly about the development and implementation of practice frameworks to support practitioners.

scholarly journals Adolescent Dating Violence Among Nicaraguan Youth

2019 ◽  
pp. 107780121988918
Author(s):  
Kelly Litz ◽  
Nathalie Holvoet
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adolescent Dating Violence ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

This study examines the rates of victimization and perpetration of physical, sexual, and psychological dating violence among a sample of 193 ever-partnered Nicaraguan adolescents. Findings reveal high levels of partner violence, with 20% of students experiencing physical violence, 27% experiencing sexual violence, and 45–83% experiencing different types of psychological violence. For both victimization and perpetration, physical and sexual abuse were found to be positively correlated with psychological abuse, most notably for girl victims. We analyze the gender dynamics of the findings, contextualize them in a sociocultural analysis, and provide directions for prevention and future research.

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