The coverage and effectiveness of services provided by domestic violence shelters in Malta

Abstract

Scarcely any studies or analysis have relatively identified the wide range of shelter services presently being provided to support victims of violence. This dissertation, then, centres on the perception of the most invariably presented shelter services, distinguishing those provided in Malta with congruent consortia in a constituent unit of the UK. The study at issue, envisages to examine the spectrum and potency of assistances accorded by local domestic violence shelters. Withal, this research strove to analyse the productiveness and alliance of these services, through the schema of concerted proficients. The research is hinged on a qualitative approach, conclusively semi-structured thorough interviewing and also a thematic analysis examining the outcomes. The interviews were completed with experts who in distinct ways engage with DV shelters. The chief findings assimilated, denote that even though the services provided by shelters are functional, they can be bettered by amendments and rigorous addendums. Albeit studies respecting domestic violence coinciding with the present, prove that there is not substantial awareness about this topic. Thus far in Malta, the subject has not been addressed, and hence further enlightenment on the matter will be propitious to all entities involved. The dissertation winds up with a scrutiny of lacunae within the existent information and propositions for future action.