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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

Dar Al-Wefaq, women's shelter, needs assessment, domestic violence

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

Jordan is considered one of the most progressive Arab states, yet only a handful of Jordan-specific research has been performed that address pertinent topics related to government programs that assist female victims of domestic violence. My original research project sought to identify the demographics of women that seek assistance at Dar Al-Wefaq battered women’s shelter. Identifying the demographics of beneficiaries would enable the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development to strengthen existing programs and better meet the needs of those that seek assistance at Dar Al-Wefaq. Using Dar Al-Wefaq as a case study, I initially planned to statistically analyze demographics such as age, educational achievement, socioeconomic status and hometown to discern common trends among beneficiaries and identify at-risk neighborhoods and regions.

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