Bachelor of Governance and International Relations

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    The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Addressing Domestic Violence in Nakisunga Subcounty, Mukono District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-07-09) Douglas Matovu
    The study topic was the role of civil society organizations in addressing domestic violence in Nakisunga subcounty, Mukono district. This topic was guided by three research objectives which were; (i) To establish the approaches used by Centre for Domestic violence prevention to address domestic violence Nakisunga sub county (ii) To establish the effect of the interventions used by the Centre for domestic violence prevention to address domestic violence (iii) To assess the barriers faced by Centre for domestic violence prevention in addressing domestic violence. The study adopted a phenomenological research design utilizing a qualitative research approach. A total of 25 participants took part in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted, and data was entered in Nvivo version 14. Data was coded and collated and themes were created to make meaning of the study findings. The findings were analyzed thematically and presented verbatim. The study concluded that on objective one, CDVP used awareness and education campaigns, counselling and therapy, provision of hotlines, provided low-cost legal services to address domestic violence in Nakisunga Sub County. On objective two, the study concludes that the Legal assistance offered by Centre for Domestic violence Prevention ensured that survivors can navigate the justice system, educational campaigns have increased public knowledge about GBV, its signs, and available resources, leading to greater community vigilance and responsiveness, Economic empowerment programs enabled survivors to gain financial independence, reducing their vulnerability to continued abuse and improving their overall quality of life. on objective three, the study concludes that insufficient funding limited the scope and sustainability of CSO programs, affecting their ability to provide comprehensive services and reach a larger number of survivors. Lack of financial resources often resulted in understaffing, leading to burnout and high turnover among employees and volunteers, there were bureaucratic hurdles which made it difficult to extend services to the populace. Cultural stigmas attached to domestic violence can prevent survivors from seeking help and disclosing abuse. Lack of awareness about domestic violence, its consequences, and available resources can prevent survivors from seeking help and communities from supporting them. There were security concerns which were a barrier to addressing gender-based violence. Economic or emotional dependence on abusers prevented survivors from leaving abusive situations and seeking support.