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Proposing a Unified Framework for Coordinated Community Response
Sheetal Ranjan1, Jared R Dmello2
1Departments of Justice Studies & Sociology, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, USA.
This study clarifies the definition of coordinated community response (CCR) to violence against women (VAW). It proposes a unified framework to guide policy and practice, making CCR effectiveness measurable across sectors.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- The CSW65 conclusions emphasize a multisectoral coordinated response to all forms of violence against women (VAW).
- The term coordinated community response (CCR) is widely used but lacks a consistent definition among stakeholders.
- This ambiguity hinders the evaluation of CCR effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a unified framework for understanding coordinated community response (CCR).
- To deconstruct inherent assumptions associated with the term CCR.
- To theoretically re-examine CCR for improved policy, programming, and advocacy in VAW.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and theoretical review of the term 'coordinated community response'.
- Examination of existing literature and policy documents related to VAW and CCR.
- Development of a broader, unified framework for CCR.
Main Results:
- Identified significant definitional ambiguity surrounding CCR across various sectors.
- Proposed a unified conceptual framework to standardize understanding and application of CCR.
- Established criteria for measuring the effectiveness of CCR in diverse contexts.
Conclusions:
- A clear, unified framework is essential for effective implementation and evaluation of coordinated community responses to VAW.
- Standardizing the definition of CCR will enhance policy guidance, program development, and advocacy efforts.
- Measuring CCR effectiveness requires a consistent theoretical and practical approach across different sectors.
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