Naslov
Training for prevention of violence against women and family violence in Croatia: Community building and networking

Autori
Pavleković, Gordana ; Ajduković, Marina ; Ajduković, Dean

Izvornik
European journal of public health (1101-1262) 20 (2010); 50-51

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prikaz, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Domestic violence ; training for family violeence prevention ; Croatia

Sažetak
Problem: Beside the war and post-war problem in Croatia, the early 1990's marked the beginning in economic, transition with significant social consequences. Particularly vulnerable were women and children. A national survey showed that very third women in Croatia had reported to be a victim of physical aggression by her marital partner at least once. Additional research shows that, of abused women, 83% have never called the police asking help, 90% never contracted the nearest Centre of Social Welfare, 95% never called the SOS Hotline. Results: As a result of national survey, the Croatian Parliament passed the National Strategy of protection against violence in family. A total of 27 short-term and long-term measures have been foreseen, the realisation of which involves all competent public administration bodies, local self-administration units and NGOs dealing with the aim of human rights promotion, particularly the protection of victims. It was expected that this supporting legal framework should be a stimulus for building alliances and partnerships in local communities, resource mobilization and raising awareness among health care providers. Unfortunately, study conducted in different local communities showed that health professionals and professionals working in social welfare, police, justice and NGOs have had different attitudes, motivation, working capacities and competences in imple mentation of measures. They perceived their collaboration as ineffective, often blaming each others. Competition, prejudice and projections are so strong that helpers and organizations know very little about each other’s work. Therefore, the original model of multidisciplinary training programme was developed. Strengths and weaknesses of this model are described in presentation. Lessons learnt The most important lesson learnt is that professionals’ empowerment and networking are the key elements in solving this complex public health problem. Mutual training in local communities with positive approach as well as quality of curriculum is crucial.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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