IZAZOVI U PRONALAŽENJU SISTEMSKIH ODGOVORA NA POTREBE ŽENA SA ISKUSTVOM NASILJA U INTIMNOM PARTNERSKOM ODNOSU - IZMEĐU STANDARDA, JAVNIH POLITIKA I STVARNOSTI
Challenges in finding systemic answers for the needs of women who have experienced violence in intimate partner relationships: Between standards, public policy and reality

Summary/Abstract: International standards in the sphere of protecting women from gender based violence have impacted legislation, public policy and practice, obligating the states to introduce appropriate systems of prevention, protection, support, and integrated policy. This paper focuses on the needs of women who have experienced violence in family and intimate partner relationships, especially those coming from a background of multiple social marginalisation. The existing research shows that institutional actions and procedures do not provide the safety/security to women and their children, nor the services that can adequately respond to their complex life situations and meet their multidimensional needs – especially not over extended periods of time. There are many challenges to organising a comprehensive and effective response of the institutional mechanisms that would be aligned with the victim’s goals and interests, ensuring her participation in the decision-making process, taking into account her understanding of empowerment and justice, while showing understanding of the factors that contribute to women waiving the access to formal legal procedure. With the global strengthening of conservative policies, anti-feminist ideas and movements are on the rise, openly opposing the concept of women’s human rights. This also limits the possibility of providing protection and support to women victims of violence; additionally, it undermines the autonomous work of women’s organisations and their radical social demands.

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