Publication Date
February 2008
61 p, ill
"This literature review is intended to inform partners in the Population Council-coordinated regional network that aims to develop a multi-sectoral and comprehensive response to SGBV (Sexual and Gender Based Violence) in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. The review is structured around seven components collectively designed to meet the medical, psychological and justice needs of survivors of sexual violence. The components consist of a comprehensive review of region-specific policies, programmatic experiences and best practices relating to the appropriate medical management of sexual violence, enabling effective criminal justice responses to all SGBV cases, and the reduction of levels of violence at the community level"
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Keywords
Cross-cutting; awareness raising; policy; Disability and social diversity; vulnerable groups; women with disabilities; Global picture; disability and gender; Health; mental health; systems: health workforce; systems: service delivery; treatment and prevention; Human rights; freedom from exploitation violence and abuse; Programme/ Project; programmes and projects