A theory of change for community interventions to prevent domestic violence against women and girls in Mumbai, India.

ABSTRACT: Background: We describe the development of a theory of change for community mobilisation activities to prevent violence against women and girls. These activities are part of a broader program in urban India that works toward primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of violence and includes crisis response and counselling and medical, police, and legal assistance. Methods: The theory of change was developed in five phases, via expert workshops, use of primary data, recurrent team meetings, adjustment at further meetings and workshops, and a review of published theories. Results: The theory summarises inputs for primary and secondary prevention, consequent changes (positive and negative), and outcomes. It is fully adapted to the program context, was designed through a

SUBMITTER: Daruwalla N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6719749 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature