Prevention strategies

Watch the video to get a general overview of prevention strategies that have proven effective at reducing violence. As you watch the video, think about which prevention strategies could address the missing risk factors from Mercy’s story.

Want to learn more about prevention strategies?

• Explore Prevention Strategies, from working with couples to cash transfers to edutainment, on our Knowledge Hub.
• Explore Programme Examples on our Knowledge Hub.
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Featured resources

• RESPECT Women: Preventing Violence Against Women — Implementation Package, World Health Organization (2020)
• A Rigorous Global Evidence Review of Interventions to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls, Kerr-Wilson et al. (2020)
• Preventing Partner Violence: Working with Couples, Prevention Collaborative (2018)
• Indashyikirwa Programme Example, Prevention Collaborative (2021)