Education of experts in centers for social work in the Republic of Serbia in the domain of gender-based violence
Professionals (experts) employed in centers for social work have a crucial role in preventing and responding to gender-based violence. The aim of the research was to examine and present the current situation related to the education of experts and opportunities for acquiring specialized kno...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Victimology Society of Serbia and Prometej-Beograd
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Temida |
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| Online Access: | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2023/1450-66372301045M.pdf |
| Summary: | Professionals (experts) employed in centers for social work have a crucial
role in preventing and responding to gender-based violence. The aim of the
research was to examine and present the current situation related to the
education of experts and opportunities for acquiring specialized knowledge
about gender-based violence. Data collection was carried out using a survey
technique (online questionnaire) and later processed through a descriptive
method, statistical inference and content analysis. Qualitative and
quantitative data were obtained from a sample of 74 respondents from 26
districts in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. According to the
results, 87.8% of the respondents believe that the knowledge they received
during the education process is insufficient for work in gender-based
violence. Out of the total number, 67.6% did not have courses/subjects
related to gender-based violence during their studies. At the same time,
more than half of the respondents did not attend officially accredited
training available in Serbia. The results indicate the need for improving
educational content in two important areas: 1) individual work with victims
and perpetrators of gender-based violence and 2) the structural nature of
gender-based violence and the possibilities of prevention. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-6637 2406-0941 |