The Role of Counseling in Addressing Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
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Counseling, Addressing Domestic Violence, Child AbuseAbstract
Objectives: This study aims to identify how counseling can help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in their emotional and psychological recovery process. Method: The research design used a descriptive survey study. The sample consisted of 98 professional counselors and teachers from secondary schools and colleges, stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and validated through expert review through validation. Results: ANOVA testing obtained a value of F = 5.215, p = .025). The null hypothesis was rejected since the significance value (p = .025) was less than 0.05. This means that early counseling interventions promote emotional healing, improve communication, and foster resilience, ultimately reducing the occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse. Conclusion: Counseling helps victims manage emotional responses, break destructive behavioral patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Contribution: This research makes a significant contribution to the social understanding of domestic violence and child abuse, as well as how this violence affects the mental well-being of victims.
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