Essays about: "violence prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 essays containing the words violence prevention.

1. 1. Working with Mentors in Violence Prevention: The experiences and understandings of professionals

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Meron Temesgen; [2023-02-08]
   Keywords : Mentors in Violence Prevention MVP ; Youth; Social Norms; Hegemonic Masculinity; Bridging and Bonding;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and analyse the understanding the professionals’, who work with youth at one of the schools where Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) was implemented, have of their work. Particular emphasis was made on the professionals’ own positioning in relation to the gender theoretical starting points and structural perspective of the MVP-programme. READ MORE

3. 2. Individual to rioter: A theoretical analysis of collective behaviour

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Olivia Söderberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Capitol riots; emergent norm theory; social identity theory; riots; violence; milling; baiting; political violence.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study analyses the factors that contributed to the collective behaviour of the mob at the January 6th Capitol riot and which factors were most influential. Previous studies have primarily relied on motive and justification in explaining prevention means and in part the actions of crowds during riots. READ MORE

4. 3. Graffiti, Space & Safety : Exploring El Salvadoran Youth’s Conceptions and Feelings of Safety Through Participatory Documentary

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Christine Bedenis; [2023]
   Keywords : community safety; youth; El Salvador; graffiti; public sphere; representation; violence prevention; gang violence; participatory documentary;

   Abstract : This project investigates how youth in San Salvador, El Salvador define and participate in the co-creation of safety in their neighborhoods. For many years, El Salvador topped the rankings of most dangerous countries because of street gang violence and homicides. READ MORE

5. 4. I did what is needed because for me it's important : How humanitarian managers perceive and experience their responsibilities with regards to managing risks of sexual violence

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Caroline Paoli; [2023]
   Keywords : safeguarding; sexual violence; humanitarian; aid sector; NGO; managers; victim; survivor; vulnerability; situated knowledge;

   Abstract : Since 2018 and what is referred to as the “Oxfam scandal” it seems that the practices around the prevention of sexual violence in the aid sector have evolved but it is difficult to estimate how much has changed. This research focuses on the specific point of view of managers in aid organizations. READ MORE

6. 5. From Bystanders to Agents of Change: Examining Men’s Engagement in Policy Addressing GBV in Kosovo

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Leyla Ilter; Maja Grzesiuk; [2023]
   Keywords : Violence against women; gender-based violence; Kosovo; gender norms; NGO; CSO; men’s engagement in violence-prevention; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The issue of domestic violence has been often framed as a women’s issue. Despite men being the majority of perpetrators in Kosovo, the engagement of men in the process of addressing violence against women remains a largely unexplored step in ending it. READ MORE