Domestic violence in albania: a national population-based survey
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ALBANIA:A NATIONAL POPULATION-BASED SURVEYNational Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Albania Report prepared by Dr. Robin N. Haarr International Consultant and Dr. Milika Dhamo Associate Professor March 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements i List of personnel involved in the survey ii Chapter 1: Introduction Background to the study 1 Albanian laws relevant to domestic violence 3 Why embark on a national study of domestic violence in Albania 5 References 6
Definitions 7 Measuring domestic violence 8 Development of the survey 9 Survey structure 9 Maximizing disclosure 11 Sample design 11 Interviewers 12 Survey administration procedures 12 Data processing and analysis 12 References 13
Household demographics 14 Women’s demographics 14 Children’s demographics 16 Chapter 4: Domestic Violence against Women Domestic violence against women 18 Emotional abuse 18 Psychological abuse 22 Physical violence 24 Sexual violence 28 Multiple types of domestic violence 31 Year in marriage/relationship when domestic violence began 33 Domestic violence related injuries 34 Alcohol and domestic violence 36 Domestic violence and husband’s level of education 38 Domestic violence and husband’s work status 39 Domestic violence by family members 40 Impact of domestic violence on children 40 Help-seeking behaviors of battered women 41 References 42 Chapter 5: Domestic Violence against Children Domestic violence against children 44 Which family members abuse children? 47 Help-seeking behaviors of abused children 48 Children’s awareness of domestic violence against his/her mother 49 References 49 Chapter 6: Conclusions and Recommendations Domestic violence against women 50 Domestic violence and level of education 51 Domestic violence and work status 52 Domestic violence and age 52 Domestic violence and marital status 52 Domestic violence and residence 53 Domestic violence against children 53 Theories of domestic violence 53 References 56 Appendix Tables AcknowledgementsThis research report on domestic violence in Albania is the product of close cooperation of several institutions and actors. This project is based upon the recognition that national data on domestic violence in Albania is necessary for the development of policies and action plans for response, intervention, and protection in domestic violence cases. We would like to acknowledge and thank UNICEF and UNDP for funding and supporting this research project and the work of the Steering Committee, the experts’ team, and the various invited experts, advisory researchers, and national and international consultants. We would also like to extend special thanks and acknowledgement to the National Institute of Statistics of Albania (INSTAT) as the main technical institution that designed and implemented the survey for the first time in Albania, and especially to Dr. Ines Nurja, the General Director, for the administrative and technical management of this project. The involvement of statistics experts from INSTAT was a blessing for the Steering Committee and the experts’ team. INSTAT experts inspected and cleaned the data, defined modes of data analysis, conducted data analysis, and generated findings. The Steering Committee members from the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, the University of Tirana, and civil society organizations also provided invaluable support and assistance with the design and administration of this national population-based survey on domestic violence, including defining the ethical standards and safety procedures for interviewing women and children. We would also like to extend special thanks and acknowledgement to the team of experts – Dr. Milika Dhamo, Dr. Edmond Dragoti, Lantona Sado, Aurela Bozo, and Ledia Thomo – as well as advisory researcher – Entela Lako, Floriana Hima, and Emira Shkurti. We would also like to thank and acknowledge the international consultant, Dr. Robin Haarr, who carried out final data analysis, generated final tables and figures, and wrote the final report. Finally, we would like to acknowledge and thank the families, including women and children, who participated in this research, and who gave their time to answer our questions and share their knowledge and expertise. We apologize to anyone who may inadvertently remain unnamed. About the international consultant Dr. Robin Haarr is a criminologist/sociologist and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Police Studies and Director of the Institute for Global Justice & Security at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Haarr has vast experience designing and conducting survey and field research, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and writing technical and research reports, as well as performing capacity building activities throughout the former Soviet Union and Asia on issues of violence against women and children, domestic violence, human trafficking and exploitation, child protection, victim support services for battered women and human trafficking victims, and social policy and program development. Since 2003, she has worked extensively as an international consultant to UNICEF, ILO, UNDP, OSCE, and the Swiss Cooperation Office. Dr. Haarr has also worked extensively on issues of violence against women and human trafficking with the U.S. Embassy’s in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma/Myanmar, India, and Pakistan. Her dedication and leadership to reduce the social, cultural and institutional aspects of such violence and exploitation has brought about change that benefits women and children, families, and communities. robinhaarr@yahoo.com List of Personnel Involved in the Survey Steering Committee Members Professor Bashkim Ruseti, Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana Dr. Bukurie Dumani, Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana Professor Theodhori Karaj, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana Anna Xheka, Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Iris Luarasi, Counseling Center for Women and Girls
Floriana Hima, UNICEF Albania Alketa Zazo, UNICEF Albania Dajena Pollo, UNICEF Albania Ermira Shkurti, UNDP Albania
Dr. Edmond Dragoti Lantona Sado Aurela Bozo Ledia Thomo
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