The Effectiveness of Istighfar Dzikr Therapy in Increasing Domestic Violence Victims’ Resilience

Resilience encourages individuals to face, overcome, and become stronger in difficult situations, especially for wives of domestic violence victims to face their issues. This study aims to observe the effectiveness of istighfar dzikr therapy in increasing the resilience of the wives. This study used a mixed-method with sequential explanatory design. The first stage was a quantitative approach involving 12 wives as victims of domestic violence in Yogyakarta. The second stage was a qualitative approach to deepen the quantitative data. The participants were divided into the control group (n=6) and the treatment group (n=6). They were selected using a purposive sampling technique, and the data were collected by CD-RISC (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale). This study applied a nonrandomized control group with a pre-test-post-test design. The data analysis technique quantitatively used the SPSS software version 25. Then, Anava Mixed Design was used to analyze. The results showed an increase in resilience scores in the treatment group, and the treatment group had higher resilience scores than the control group. Participants in the treatment group were able to maintain the therapeutic effect two weeks after the istighfar dzikr therapy.

The Analysis of Recovery Implementation for Domestic Violence Victims

In Indonesia, the most common forms of domestic violence experienced are physical, sexual, psychological and economic neglect. As a result, it can cause physical and psychological injuries. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the victim's recovery in order to strengthen the victim to be more empowered, both physically and psychologically. This article aims to describe and analyze the recovery implementation for domestic violence victims in Indonesia using the literature review method. The recovery implementation of domestic violence victims is carried out by building communication between relevant stakeholders so that cooperation is established in providing services to victims of domestic violence in accordance with their respective duties and responsibilities. The participation of external parties such as NGOs or women's organizations can assist in providing protection and assistance so that victims can still benefit from the policy even though there are still limitations from the government. The benefits of counseling services can help victims to grow confidence in living life. Empowerment through training can provide provisions for a more independent life. Obstacles faced by the government include: limited budget for handling cases of violence, especially violence against women; the number of assistants and counselors in some areas is still lacking; many room of special service facilities are inadequate and the distribution of safe houses is not evenly distributed in each area.

CURRENT STATUS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE SUFFERED FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The article analyses domestic experience in the design and construction of shelters for domestic violence victims and the possibility of new construction. The directors of Ukrainian shelters and hotline managers were interviewed. The existing shelters for mothers and children were analysed, the main architectural and planning features were determined. Domestic and foreign scientific works were analysed. The research topic is relevant due to the social need of shelters for domestic violence victims. Currently, such institutions are to be established as more and more cases of domestic violence are being recorded every day, therefore the shelter can become the «island» for protection, safety, rehabilitation and assistance. A modern shelter for people suffering from domestic violence is a conceptually new type of social housing. The main difference between shelters and crisis rooms is the time of stay, comfort and security levels. The time spent in crisis rooms is 7-10 days, in shelters - 1-3 months, if necessary, it can be 6 months. Crisis rooms are equipped with individual accommodation for each person or family in a difficult life situation and look like mini-apartments with their own bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom. In shelters, most often, it is one common room for two people, a shared kitchen-dining room and a bathroom with shower. These differences significantly affect the architectural and planning organization of each institution. The study revealed that shelters in Ukraine are usually part of other social structures, only a few operate as separate institutions. Most often they occupy one wing of a one-storey house, or one of the floors of a two-storey building. Shelters provide assistance with housing, food, recreational sites for children, legal, psychological, rehabilitative and, if necessary, medical assistance. The vast majority of shelters are located in the central part of the city. The purpose of this study is to identify the best features in the architectural and planning organization of such institutions in Ukraine.

Health Impact of Domestic Violence Cases During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case Study in Malang Regency of East Java

The impact of Covid-19 has not only affected the health sector but also economic and social sectors. In the social sector, the increase of domestic violence cases is being concern. It has a wide impact towards women’s health. This paper wants to reveal the impact of women’s health including reproductive health suffered by domestic violence victims and how they find solutions to the problems they face. Data collection was using ethnographic research methods from April to June 2021 in Malang regency. Observations and interviews were conducted towards 5 domestic violence victims and 2 associate staffs of domestic violence victims. Data analysis was carried out by classifying the data with the classification of minor, severe and reproductive health impacts. As a result, researcher found that domestic violence victims suffer health impact both physically and psychologically. Physically, they are experiencing bruises, swelling, up to stitches on the part of their body. While psychologically, they feel common to deep fear, cannot sleep well, feel insecure to experience trauma. As the impact of reproductive health, the victim suffered miscarriage. The victims are needed assistance to be brave enough to speak up and seek protection quickly and accurately.

Sheltered-In-Place: Domestic Violence during COVID-19

March 2020 marked the closure of thousands of workplaces, schools and other services to comply with government-issued lockdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the Canadian population. While the intent of the stay-at-home orders was to provide safety for the surrounding communities from the pandemic, many victims of domestic abuse soon found themselves confined to the root of their trauma for the sake of public health. Dubbed the “pandemic within a pandemic” by the media, 54% of responding victim services have reported an increase in the number of served domestic violence victims between mid-March and early July of 2020 [1,2], and police-reported calls for domestic disturbances have also increased 12%, according to data compiled from 17 police services across Canada [3].

Mental health solutions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19: a review of the literature

Background Due to COVID-19, domestic violence victims face a range of mental health challenges, possibly resulting in substantial human and economic consequences. However, there is a lack of mental health interventions tailored to domestic violence victims and in the context of COVID-19. In this study, we aim to identify interventions that can improve domestic violence victims’ mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic to address the research gap. Main text Drawing insights from established COVID-19 review frameworks and a comprehensive review of PubMed literature, we obtained information on interventions that can address domestic violence victims’ mental health challenges amid COVID-19. We identified practical and timely solutions that can be utilized to address mental health challenges domestic violence victims face amid COVID-19, mainly focusing on (1) decreasing victims’ exposure to the abuser and (2) increasing victims’ access to mental health services. Conclusion Domestic violence is a public health crisis that affects all demographics and could result in significant morbidity and mortality. In addition to emphasizing mental health challenges faced by domestic violence victims, multidisciplinary interventions are identified that could provide timely and practical solutions to domestic violence victims amid the pandemic, which range from tailored shelter home strategies, education programs, escape plans, laws and regulations, as well as more technology-based mental health solutions. There is a significant need for more multipronged and multidisciplinary strategies to address domestic violence amid and beyond the pandemic, particularly interventions that could capitalize on the ubiquity and cost-effectiveness of technology-based solutions.

RELAYVIO: MOBILE APPLICATION FOR DOCUMENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

RelayVio is designed and developed as android based mobile applications for all users, particularly users of domestic violence victims and their families in Malaysia. The main function of this app is to encourage domestic violence victims to document evidence of violence by way of writing notes, capturing images and recording dates and times of the occurrence. The app also allows victims to sending messages to a domestic violence hotline (Talian Nur), or can directly connect to 999 in the event of an emergency. The app also aims to educate the general public on the signs, dangers and help they can get relating to domestic violence abuse, through the use of animation (3D stop motion). getting information about the act of domestic violence. The method used in the development of mobile applications is ADDIE, which consists of analysis, design, system development, implementation and evaluation. An interview with a sociologist was conducted as an expert review, as well as a usability study of the app. Results show that the majority of the participants agreed that RelayVio app will be able to facilitate victims of domestic violence to gather information and keep documentation of the abuse as a form of evidence against their abusers.

10-Year Study of Christian Church Support for Domestic Violence Victims: 2005-2015

Religious beliefs play a significant role in the lives of victims of domestic violence. Victims find strength in their faith and would rather endure the violence at all costs to keep a family or a marriage together, than to compromise their faith by leaving. This 10 –year study explored the climate of support for victims of domestic violence among Christian clergy and church members between 2005 and 2015. Using a convenience sample, surveys were sent out to congregations in the Upper Midwest in 2005 and 2015. The survey included demographics; two items measuring perception of domestic violence in the congregation and community; six Likert Scale items regarding agreement with statements concerning leaving an abusive marriage; four “Yes–No” items regarding the impact of faith in leaving, support of the congregation, community resources, and clergy as counselors. The clergy’s survey had the same questions plus open-ended questions about their skills in counseling victims, their congregation’s support for victims, community resources, and beliefs that could impact a victim’s choice in leaving. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple frequencies, and bivariate correlations. Narrative data were analyzed using content analysis. The results of this study indicated that change is slow. Members want their clergy to become more educated in counseling and in speaking about domestic violence from the pulpit. Clergy felt comfortable in making referrals for professional counseling, while the majority of members would prefer counseling with their pastor if they were in a violent relationship. Both clergy and members want to create a safe and supportive environment for victims/survivors of violent relationships. Findings from this study exemplify the need for pastors to remove the silence about domestic violence in their congregations and address the misunderstood social religious beliefs that may bind a victim to the violence.