Al-Aman toolkit for professionals
Publisher: Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP)
Date Published: 2018
Languages: English
The toolkit, titled Al-Aman, is a resource developed by DVIP for professionals working with Arabic-speaking communities affected by domestic violence. It provides practical tools and guidance to support victims and perpetrators within these communities. The toolkit emphasizes cultural and religious sensitivity, aiming to improve risk management strategies and enhance support for women and children.
Main Contribution
The toolkit provides practical tools and guidance for anyone who comes into contact with Arabic-speaking families affected by domestic violence. It addresses cultural and religious issues within Arabic-speaking communities and aims to improve professional responses to domestic violence.
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The toolkit is for professionals from statutory and voluntary sectors, community organizations, community workers, and cultural centers. It is intended for those working with Arabic-speaking families affected by domestic violence.
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Supports Arabic-speaking women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Assists Arabic-speaking men and women facing barriers to accessing mainstream domestic violence support.
Works with perpetrators prioritizing the safety of women and children.
Enables access to mainstream services for Arabic-speaking men and women.
Raises awareness of domestic violence within Arabic communities.
Enhances awareness within mainstream services about the needs of Arabic communities regarding domestic violence.
Collaborates with local organizations to improve professional responses to domestic violence in Arabic communities."
GBV Prevention
The toolkit is a resource to stop domestic violence and reduce harm to women, children, and families within Arabic-speaking communities.
Creating Normative Change
The toolkit challenges justifications for violence and abuse within Arabic-speaking communities. It provides responses to common beliefs that may justify domestic violence based on cultural or religious grounds. It aims to promote normative change by encouraging alternative ways of thinking and acting that respect cultural or religious practices without condoning violence.
How it could be adapted to the communities
The toolkit acknowledges diversity within Arabic-speaking communities, including variations in ethnicity and religious identification. It encourages professionals to understand specific cultural and religious issues underpinning domestic violence within these communities. It highlights the importance of working through cultural differences to provide effective support.
Keywords
Arabic-speaking communities, Religious issues, Professional responses
