Gender Violence: Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Coping in the Cantonal System for the Protection of Rights of Cuenca 2024-2025

This project aims to analyze the knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and coping strategies related to gender violence among operators of the rights protection system and social actors in Cuenca. It employs a quantitative methodology, using surveys applied to a representative sample. The expected outcomes include informing decision-making for the prevention and care of gender violence, contributing to the development of victim-centered policies and programs, and raising awareness among professionals and social actors involved in human rights protection and gender equality.

Goals:
Determine the level of knowledge about gender violence among operators of the Cuenca protection system and social actors.
Explore the ingrained beliefs and attitudes about gender violence among operators of the Cuenca protection system and social actors.
Identify the strategies and mechanisms used by operators of the Cuenca protection system and social actors to cope with gender violence.

Research lines:
Inclusive education, policies, culture and practices