Initiation of Prevention of Violence against Women and Children through Community-Based Resilience Strengthening in Pedak, Srandakan, Bantul

Abstract

Abstract: Violence against women/children (VaW/C) has bio-psycho-socio-economic impacts. The Pedak community has not been exposed to efforts for violence prevention although some VaW/C cases have arisen. Hence, this community services aimed to increase public awareness to prevent and reduce VaW/C. Multiple approaches through a cycle of action research were conducted, including diagnosing, planning, action, and evaluation in Padukuhan Pedak, Trimurti, Srandakan, Bantul, Yogyakarta Province.  Observation of the community conditions and in-depth interviews with community leaders were used in the diagnosing stage. The action stage includes three priority actions: 1) VaW/C education for community representatives (a quasi-experiment), 2) VaW/C education in children's reading corners, and 3) youth Posyandu coaching. These activities succeeded in increasing public knowledge and reactivated community  activities to prevent and overcome violence in society. Multisector role involvement and a multifaceted approach are needed to increase community awareness of VaW/C and assist them in designing applicable and sustainable programs.