This obviously has serious implications for the national development of a country. Foster an awareness of culturally specific forms of gender violence. This can help identify and overcome obstacles that might pose potential barriers to women's involvement in development programs. Change can be threatening to males who are accustomed to being in charge of family matters. Building in outreach components to men and other family members is essential to minimize the potential for gender violence.
Focus groups can provide advance feedback in advance.
Problem solve with staff to determine appropriate interventions for incidents of gender violence. Identify the local resources to implement support services such as sexual assault and crisis intervention for battered women's. Hire local informants as consultants to assist the program if no local services exist. Identify resource materials for staff. Conduct planning with other development planners and examine ways to foster a spirit of collaboration with women's programs to address both development planning and gender violence.