Summary

Gender-based violence is a social ill experienced by different cultures and social groups across the globe.\  Literature shows that the majority of gender-based violence perpetrators are men. This study was aimed at developing social work programme addressing gender-based violence perpetrated by men. Both Ecological and psychodynamic theories were utilised in identifying factors contributing to GBV and the behaviour modification and empowerment approach helped in conceptualising intervention for men as perpetrators of GBV.\ Intervention research was used for its contribution to Mezzo level of social work intervention through a developmental education group work programme. Utilizing a qualitative approach and phenomenological design, data collected from thirty-seven participants comprising ten men and ten social workers through individual telephone interviews to explore more on factors that contribute to GBV. Collected data was used to develop the programme manual. Ten men were divided into two groups; the first group of five men was enrolled in the programme facilitated by the researcher through telephone conference call. The second group of five men was facilitated by two social workers through telephone conference call.\ 

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Gender, violence, men, women, programme, social work

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SWSD-Panama Conference

Summary

LGBTQ+ youth experience significant mental health challenges, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study empirically explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth during COVID-19 and their participation in AFFIRM Online, a digital affirmative group CBT intervention designed and implemented by social workers in Ontario, Canada. Participants were recruited through digital advertisements and the study received ethics approval. The eight-session intervention was delivered in age-appropriate group cohorts by trained social work co-facilitators. The participants were aged 14-29 (M\\ = 19.23 years, SD\\ = 4.44 years) and represented multiple identity intersections (e.g. pansexual, newcomer, racialized). \\ Thematic analysis of longitudinal qualitative questionnaires (over 49,000 words of text) explored the experiences of 184 LGBTQ+ youth and was mapped to waves 1-5 of the pandemic. Three major themes emerged: (a) Connecting with the Community During Lockdown; (b) Fostering Calm in Chaos; and (c) Developing Hope and Coping Skills for a ‘Post-COVID’ Future. A visual model of the themes and sixteen subthemes that capture stressors and strengths will be shared. The findings demonstrate how digital interventions can support help LGBTQ+ youth develop coping skills that support resilience during a significant crisis of mental health. Key research and practice strategies will be shared.

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LGBTQ+ youth, COVID-19, Digital interventions, groups, affirming practice