Multiyear, Multisectoral Training Program in Kenya to Enhance Medical–Legal Processes in Response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Autor: Albezreh, Salma, Anastario, Mike, Ulibarrí, Billy J., Naimer, Karen, Johnson, Katy, McHale, Thomas, Mishori, Ranit, Macias-Konstantopoulos, Wendy L., Olson, Rose, Nelson, Brett D.
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Zdroj: Violence Against Women; Nov2022, Vol. 28 Issue 14, p3311-3330, 20p
Abstrakt: Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) leads to severe sequelae for individuals and communities. Lack of cross-sector coordination inhibits effective medical–legal support and justice for survivors. Multisectoral trainings for health, legal, and law enforcement professionals on survivor-centered SGBV care were conducted in Kenya during 2012–2018. Evaluation utilized objective structured clinical examinations, standardized patients, knowledge assessments, and interviews. A total of 446 professionals participated in 18 trainings. Mean knowledge scores increased from 75.6% to 84.7% (p <.001). Thirty interviews revealed improved survivor confidentiality, increased specialized hospital care, more comprehensive forensic care, and greater cross-sector collaboration. Participants reported survivors feeling more comfortable pursuing legal action and increased perpetrator convictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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