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Annexes
Annex 1: Key Research Questions
Building on the key questions listed in the scope of work provided by CHAMPION, ICRW
proposes that the following research questions be explored in the field work:
How do communities define GBV, and what distinctions are made between different forms of
violence (e.g., rape versus forced sex) How do these perceptions differ among various
groups
How do communities respond to violence What kinds of violence are most likely to
be reported What are typical help-seeking behaviors, and are there any discernible
patterns of help-seeking
How do communities perceive existing GBV services and what needs do they
express
What barriers to accessing services exist in the communities, including:
social/attitudinal (e.g., stigma, acceptance of violence, restrictions to women’s
mobility, etc.); logistical (e.g., distance, cost, hours of operation, etc.); and
informational (e.g., lack of awareness of services, lack of knowledge regarding the
importance of services, etc.)
The research questions focused on assessing the availability and quality of services for
survivors of violence, as well as geographic coverage, coordination among providers, and
monitoring efforts. The assessment also addressed existing gaps, promising practices, and
lessons learned. Specific questions included the following:
What medical, legal, and psychosocial services (both formal and informal) are
available in the area What organizations offer services and what is provided How
do users – especially women and girls – perceive the quality of these services Is
any other type of services provided within the community for survivors (e.g. gender
empowerment, economic support, etc.) Are they effective
How do survivors access these services For example, what kind of advertising is in
place Where are services located Are fees required
Are there any referral systems and, if so, how are they structured How do
organizations monitor their activities, including referrals (if applicable)
Are there any innovative or promising practices in the implementation of GBV
services What are the key challenges and lessons learned
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