Anna Pérez-Aronsson, Maissa Al-Adhami, Anna Sarkadi, Georgina Warner
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Abstract
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a human rights issue with serious consequences. This cross-sectional study surveyed 108 Swedish Civic Orientation (CO) course leaders to assess organizational readiness to respond to GBV among newly arrived refugees. While most had received GBV training (78%) and rated their service's understanding as good (81%), fewer felt they had enough time (54%) or clear guidelines to act (27%). Open-ended responses highlighted needs for tailored materials, more training, stronger collaboration with support services, and dedicated time. Findings suggest CO course leaders are well-placed to detect GBV and link refugees to support, but further resources are needed.
期刊介绍:
Violence against Women is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the publication of research and information on all aspects of the problem of violence against women. The journal assumes a broad definition of violence; topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, female infantcide, female circumcision, and female sexual slavery.