Measuring and Assessing Gender Violence

Fred Spiring

Abstract


As Jamaica moves through implementation of their National Policy on Gender Equality (NPGE) and develops harassment legislation, there is a need to be able to identify and assess the impact of such programs and initiatives.  In addition Funding Agencies are increasingly requiring evidence that developed initiatives are reaching their target audience and are having a measurable impact.  With the assistance of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, procedures for monitoring and assessing Violence, Gender Based Violence, Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence are proposed and illustrated.


Keywords


Gender Based Violence, Domestic Violence, Intimate partner Violence

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