Responding to gender violence in Albania: a partnership effort

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The authors discuss patterns of gender violence in Albania, and the unique history and social norms of Albania that complicate social workers' attempts to address such violence. Albanians generally remain silent regarding matters of violence against women. Coalitions are being developed between social workers, attorneys, community leaders and organizations to address this silence and to develop informational and advocacy programs, centers for women, and legal and social change.

Women, Crimes against, Social workers, Social services, Social service, Women's rights

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Sexual trafficking of women: tragic proportions and attempted solutions in Albania

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A study is conducted on the issues related to sexual trafficking, specially in Albania, which is the centre of transport of sexual workers form eastern Europe to other countries, and on the efforts and challenges in addressing the problem. It is noted that poverty, gender pattern and social events contribute to the causes of sexual trafficking and social work partnerships are required for addressing legal, economic and family issues of the affected women.

Amusement and recreation, not elsewhere classified, Vice Suppliers, Sex oriented businesses, Human smuggling

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A study of domestic violence against academic working wives in Medan

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The domestic violence experienced by working women in the academic sectors of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra in Indonesia, is described. It is revealed that violence on women is prevalent across all socioeconomic strata, irrespective of the level of education and financial independence of women and it requires increased attention from social and community development workers in Indonesia in order to address this problem effectively.

Financial management, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Indonesia, Domestic Violence (Families), Finance, Education, Working women, Family violence, Domestic violence, Company financing, Medan, Indonesia

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