The phenomenon of domestic violence in Romania: A prevention and intervention

TitleThe phenomenon of domestic violence in Romania: A prevention and intervention
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsBucuta M, Dima G, Zoltani K, Dalma DAntal
JournalInterdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies
Volume17
Issue1
Pagination153-168
Date Published06/2012
PublisherPadova University Press
Place PublishedPadova, IT
ISSN Number2282-2011
Keywordsdomestic violence in Romania, legislation, prevention and intervention for abused women, project development
Abstract

This paper aims firstly to introduce and discuss the phenomenon of domestic violence and the development of social policy and services in Romania, in its transition from a former communist country (before 1989) to an actual European member (since 2007). Secondly, we will introduce one of the pioneering projects for Preventing and Combating Domestic Violence, developed within the organization “Home of Hope”. Its foundation, evolution, theoretical approach and methodology of intervention are described. The experience of grass-root professionals working in the project is summarized in a section on results, what works, some lessons learned and recommendations for policy and practice in the field of gender-based and family violence.

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