Applying the Spectrum of Prevention to Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women and Intimate Partner Violence North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention & Control Mandan, ND October 29, 2008 Facilitated by: Elizabeth Waiters, PhD

a systematic process that promotes healthy environments and behaviors and reduces the likelihood or frequency of an injury or traumatization. taking action before violence occurs to prevent initial perpetration or victimization.

Awareness building is NOT primary prevention

Early intervention is NOT primary prevention

What can be done to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place?

3 Framework The Keys Prevention Violence

Violence is complex and requires a comprehensiveapproach.

The Ecological Model IndividualRelationshipCommunitySocietal

Risk and resilience factors must be addressed.

 Poverty and economic disparity  Illiteracy and school failure  Alcohol and other drugs  Firearms  Negative family dynamics  Mental illness  Incarceration/Reentry  Community deterioration  Discrimination and oppression Risk Factors  Media violence  Experiencing and witnessing violence  Gender socialization Violence Prevention

 Economic Capital  Meaningful opportunities for participation  Positive attachments and relationships  Good physical and mental health  Social capital  Built environment  Services and institutions  Emotional and cognitive competence  Artistic and creative opportunities  Ethnic, racial, and intergroup relations  Media/marketing Resilience Factors Violence Prevention

Violence prevention requires an integrated strategy for action.

Influencing Policy & Legislation Changing Organizational Practices Fostering Coalitions & Networks Educating Providers Promoting Community Education Strengthening Individual Knowledge & Skills The Spectrum of Prevention

The Synergy of the Spectrum of Prevention

No epidemic has ever been resolved by paying attention to the treatment of the affected individual. George W. Albee “ ”

Norms Are Behavior Shapers focus on norms can help prevent violence against women A

 Violence  Masculinity  Women  Power  Privacy Key Norms 5

The Prevention Continuum Primary Secondary Tertiary Immediate responses AFTER violence has occurred to deal with the consequences in the short-term Long-term responses AFTER violence to deal with the lasting consequences and treatment interventions Approaches that take place BEFORE violence has occurred to prevent initial perpetration or victimization

Applying the Spectrum to Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women and Intimate Partner Violence Activity

TOOLS

Collaboration Math DataConceptsFundingTrainingPartnersKey IssuesOutcomes Sum Remainder: Average:Sum:Product:Sum: Health Education Justice Mental Health Social Services Alcohol/Drugs Business Media TOTALS

Developing Effective Coalitions: The 8-Step Process 2. Recruit the right people 3. Devise preliminary objectives and activities 4. Convene the coalition 5. Anticipate necessary resources 6. Develop a successful structure 7. Maintain coalition vitality 8. Improve through evaluation 1. Analyze program objectives, determine whether to form a coalition

The Tension of Turf

Influir en la política y en la legislación Cambiar las prácticas institucionales Hacer progresar a las coaliciones y las redes Educar a los proveedores Promover la educación comunitaria Fortalecer las aptitudes y conocimientos individuales 6 Niveles en el Espectro de la Prevención

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