Table 3 Socio-ecologic grouping of proposed interventions to tackle DVA in the community setting
Level | Example intervention | Setting |
|---|---|---|
Individual (Micro level) | • Personal empowerment • Self-referral/ Online referral • Counselling (medical, psychological, legal) • Coping strategies when abused | Home setting |
Relationship (Meso level) | • Friendships/ community support • Individual social responsibility in the community • Mentoring • Teaching/ skill-building programs • Rehabilitation | Education, workplace & community settings |
Community (Meso level) | • Use of screening tools for early identification • Increased visibility of existing support services • School curriculum • Education and training initiatives • Workplace support • Online resources. Free helplines • Awareness raising campaigns • Police protection orders & prosecution service | |
Societal (Macro level) | • Promoting social norms • Policies and legal framework to support victims • Funding, charities, supportive services including safe spaces • Advocacy | Social milieu, society & culture |