Publikationen
What works to prevent Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women?
Killius, Lucia
What works to prevent Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women? Results of a systematic review of literature.
European Social Work Research Association/Katholische Stiftungshochschule München "14th European Conference for Social Work Research." 13.03.2025
Background: Violence against women is a significant gender equality issue. The Istanbul Convention stresses the importance of preventing violence. Assessing the effectiveness of prevention programs in social work practice is critical for improving prevention efforts. In our study, we conducted a systematic review of literature to identify available and effective prevention programs addressing multiple forms of violence. Methods: Data was collected from November 2023 to January 2024 using the databases Medline and PsycInfo in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines. We searched for peer-reviewed journal articles, employing a variety of search terms such as „femicide“ and „teen dating violence“, to identify programs that target different forms of violence and address various demographic groups. Findings: Our preliminary full-text analysis of 206 studies and 71 reviews/meta-analyses identified a broadrange of prevention programs. Many of these programs were university- and school-based approaches, focusing on bystander intervention and preventing teen dating violence. Additionally, batterer intervention programs and gender-transformative programs were found. However, there were notably few programs designed to protect vulnerable populations such as individuals with cognitive disabilities. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that effective prevention programs should be adapted to the European contexts. Furthermore, there is a critical need for more systematic evaluations, particularly of programs targeting vulnerable groups, to ensure their relevance, applicability, and effectiveness across diverse settings.
What works to prevent Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women? Results of a systematic review of literature.
European Social Work Research Association/Katholische Stiftungshochschule München "14th European Conference for Social Work Research." 13.03.2025
Background: Violence against women is a significant gender equality issue. The Istanbul Convention stresses the importance of preventing violence. Assessing the effectiveness of prevention programs in social work practice is critical for improving prevention efforts. In our study, we conducted a systematic review of literature to identify available and effective prevention programs addressing multiple forms of violence. Methods: Data was collected from November 2023 to January 2024 using the databases Medline and PsycInfo in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines. We searched for peer-reviewed journal articles, employing a variety of search terms such as „femicide“ and „teen dating violence“, to identify programs that target different forms of violence and address various demographic groups. Findings: Our preliminary full-text analysis of 206 studies and 71 reviews/meta-analyses identified a broadrange of prevention programs. Many of these programs were university- and school-based approaches, focusing on bystander intervention and preventing teen dating violence. Additionally, batterer intervention programs and gender-transformative programs were found. However, there were notably few programs designed to protect vulnerable populations such as individuals with cognitive disabilities. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that effective prevention programs should be adapted to the European contexts. Furthermore, there is a critical need for more systematic evaluations, particularly of programs targeting vulnerable groups, to ensure their relevance, applicability, and effectiveness across diverse settings.