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Appreciating the Complexity of Local Gender-Based Violence Needs Assessments: Some Key Considerations and Tensions in
Agnes Rieger1, Dora N Watkins2, Rachel C Garthe2
1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA.
Violence Against Women
|December 13, 2024
Summary
Conducting needs assessments is crucial for shaping effective interventions against gender-based violence. This guide supports practitioners and researchers in navigating these complex local-level assessments.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Needs assessments are vital for developing targeted interventions for gender-based violence.
- Local-level needs assessments, such as those in rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters, present unique complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a pragmatic guide for conducting needs assessments in the context of gender-based violence.
- To support practitioners and researchers in understanding the nuances and decision-making involved in needs assessments.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of practical examples within the US context.
- Discussion of conceptual and design considerations for needs assessments.
- General overview of various needs assessment approaches.
Main Results:
- Needs assessments can significantly advance efforts to combat gender-based violence.
- Identified key tensions and considerations inherent in needs assessment practice.
- Highlighted practitioner decision-making processes in needs assessment.
Conclusions:
- Effective needs assessments are essential for strengthening gender-based violence interventions.
- This work aims to build capacity for future needs assessment initiatives in the field.
- Emphasizes the importance of thoughtful design and implementation in local needs assessments.
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