Definition
.Category that brings together a set of initiatives, practices or types of interventions that share the same strategic focus ("what" they intend to do and/or problems they intend to solve or mitigate) and the same forms of action and approach ("how" they intend to address problems and advance their purposes).
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Evaluated cases
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These are examples of practical application of each type of solution included in the platform. They correspond, in general, to specific initiatives or programs through which a set of activities are implemented, developed and executed in an articulated manner, seeking to mobilize a set of resources (physical, human, financial or technological) in favor of the realization of a common objective and purpose and the achievement of a set of clearly identified and specified results.
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Effective cases
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.The classification of a case as "effective" means that there is consistent and robust evidence (i.e., assessed by research using Maryland Scale Level 5 methodology) that the implementation of the program/initiative contemplated in that case generated a positive impact on the intended and evaluated outcome variables ("outcomes").
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Risk Assessment in Women’s Care
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Has revealed a moderate predictive capacity with respect to the incidence of intimate partner violence against women.
Financial Empowerment Combined with Social Empowerment Interventions
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Has been shown to be effective in terms of preventing intimate partner violence.
Specialized Intervention Programs for the Female Population
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Have had positive effects in terms of reducing recidivism.
Financial Transfers
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Have reduced intimate partner violence, especially when combined with social activities to empower women.
Specialized Courts for Violence Against Women
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Has produced positive effects in terms of reducing the recidivism of domestic violence cases.
Forensic Examination Performed by Nurses on Victims of Sexual Offenses
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The evidence is mixed and varies according to the modality, form of measurement, and duration of the intervention.
Assistance to Female Victims of Violence
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Effectiveness varies by modality and the type of problem it addresses. Longer and more intensive support programs may reduce violence.
Judicial Intervention Programs for Domestic Aggressors
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There is no clear evidence of the effectiveness of judicial intervention programs for batterers.
Sexual Violence Reduction Programs
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The prevalence of relevant protective information and attitude has increased; however, there is mixed evidence for their effects on reducing sexual and intimate partner assaults.
Some types of solutions were not included in the Evidence Bank due to the absence of systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have evaluated them, or due to weaknesses identified in existing evaluations. Click here to see the list of types identified but not included in the Evidence Bank.
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