Lecture 12.0 interventions to address GBV

Question 1

What factors drive gender based violence?

Answer 1

• Structural factors
  -Gender inequality
  -Normative use of violence in multiple aspects of social relations
• Individual and relationship factors
  -Poor communication
  and relationship
  conflict responses
  -Poor mental health &
  substance abuse
  -Child abuse & trauma

Question 2

Which preventative methods are said to be community-based?

Answer 2

• Primary preventative methods

Question 3

What are types of primary preventative methods or interventions?

Answer 3

• Community activism approach to shift harmful gender atittudes, roles, and social norms
• Gender transformation and economic empowerment intervention
• Couples interventions and special populations
• Prevention of violence amongst and against children