英文摘要 |
This study examines the effectiveness of domestic violence prevention- related service programs in 22 local governments. Based on those results, the growth and decline of domestic violence prevention-related service programs in 22 local governments are categorized. Recommendations are also made on how to enhance the quality of domestic violence prevention-related service programs in Taiwan. While lasting for ten months (i.e. March to December 2011), this study consists of three stages. In stage 1, domestic violence prevention-related service programs from 2007-2011 in 22 local governments are reviewed. In stage 2, small group forums are held in 22 local governments to exchange opinions with NGOs and governmental agencies on how to more effectively implement the service programs in each local government, determine the availability of resources to these local governments, and examine the difficulties of local governments in implementing such programs. In stage 3, a focus group is conducted in which local government representatives discuss the primary evaluation results of stages 1 and 2. Analysis results indicate that domestic violence prevention-related service programs have evolved from victim assistance to a correction service of perpetrators. The programs have also evolved from social case work to group work and community work. Additionally, for instance, the muti-agency service programs have been extended from social service organizations to prisons. Moreover, the services offered previously only to individual victims have been extended to others, including children and other important family members. Results of this study provide recommendations and a valuable reference for governmental policy planners. |