Abstract

Domestic violence (DV) victim advocates in Japan have historically had limited access to training. In an effort to address this need, a training was developed through a collaboration between social workers in the United States and Japan. This training, the “DV sabaiba to kyodo suru tameno shiensha toreningu” (Training for Advocates who Collaborate with DV Survivors), is rooted in a feminist theoretical framework and utilizes an interactive training design. The current article provides an overview of the training as well as the results pertaining to its effectiveness. Based on pre and posttest data collected from 168 advocates, the study findings indicate that the training significantly: (1) reduced acceptance of DV myths, (2) increased knowledge on DV, and (3) increased advocate self-efficacy. In light of these positive outcomes, the training should continue to be offered to Japanese advocates. Additionally, it is recommended that innovative, interactional training methods be employed, and that supportive work conditions for victim advocates be further promoted. Future research should examine factors that possibly contributed to the positive outcomes of this training.

摘要

从历史上看，日本的家庭暴力（DV）受害人倡导者获得培训的机会有限。为了满足这种需求，通过在美国和日本的社会工作者之间的合作开发了培训。这次培训是“ DV sabaiba到kyodo suru tameno shiensha toreningu”（与DV幸存者合作的倡导者培训）植根于女性主义理论框架，并采用了互动式培训设计。当前文章概述了培训以及与培训效果有关的结果。根据从168位倡导者收集的测试前后数据，研究发现表明该训练显着：（1）减少了对DV神话的接受，（2）增加了对DV的了解，以及（3）提高了拥护者的自我效能感。鉴于这些积极成果，应继续向日本倡导者提供培训。另外，建议采用创新的互动式培训方法，并进一步促进受害者倡导者的支持性工作条件。