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Item EXAMINING FACTORS, PATTERNS AND TREATMENTS OF CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM IN CASE OF YIRGALEM CORRECTIONAL CENTER, SIDAMA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE.(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-08) FREZER CHANIYALEWThe aim of this study was to explore factors and treatments of recidivism in yirgalem correctional center, Sidama National Regional State. The study was guided by a life course, differential association and labeling theoretical framework. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Census survey or complete enumeration was employed and entire recidivists (i.e. 114 respondents) were involved in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted with one female and four male recidivists. Also, key informant interviews were conducted with one prison official and three correction professionals (i.e. psychologist, legal officer and academic teacher) working at the correctional center. The data collected by quantitative method was analyzed using descriptive statistics like percentages, frequencies, bar charts, pie charts and cross-tabulation, and chi- square test analysis of inferential statistics. The data collected by the qualitative method was analyzed thematically. The findings suggested that most ex-offenders reoffended due to individual characteristics such as gender, age, occupation, marital status, monthly income, and drug abuse. Some others reoffend due to correctional institution related factors such as shortening of time spent in correctional center, and criminal peers and their influences. Likewise, stigmatization/social exclusion, unemployment, lack of economic support, housing problem and ex-criminal peers post release were identified as community related factors for recidivism. Also, crime against property (economic crime), particularly theft, was the most dominant crime type in the study area. Regarding prisoners’ treatments, the study pointed out ineffective rehabilitation and reformation activities due to unrealized treatment programs such as formal education, vocational training, counseling services, and also due to the existence of maltreatment. In conclusion, individual, correctional institution, community related factors were contributory for recidivism and ineffective prisoners’ treatments were substantial input for reoffending. Lastly the study recommended policy implications.Item AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: THE CASE OF BONA ZURIA WOREDA, SIDAMA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-12) ABIRHAM ATINAFUDomestic violence is a social issue that affects many women worldwide, especially in developing countries. It is usually expressed psychologically, economically, physically, and sexually forms of domestic abuse by close partners. This study is about understanding various causes and consequences of the domestic abuse of women. The main objective of this paper is to assessing domestic violence against women using the case of Bona Zuria Woreda, Sidama Region. The study employed a descriptive research design that includes both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to assess domestic violence against women. The sample was selected random and purposive sampling system. Concerning data sources, both primary and secondary data sources were employed. To collect necessary and relevant information various instruments were used. These include key informants; FGD and interviews with married women in three study kebeles. Beyond this, a total of 372 respondents participated in the study, along with three key informants, and focused group desiccation, each selected kebele contains two groups, and each group has six participants. The data were analyzed using the descriptive method where data from interviews were transcribed into plain text and grouped into themes. The findings show that husband who are economically, physically, and sexually abusive are also more likely to be psychologically abusive. In the study area, most of the respondents had a low level of knowledge regarding domestic violence and the majority of respondents experienced psychological domestic violence. In this study, economic matters and lack of formal education were identified as the main causes of domestic violence. As the finding result of the study indicates, most victimized women are affected psychologically, which goes strong mental disturbance and depression. The researcher concludes the study, that the special investigation systems that take into consideration the high elevated level of women to domestic violence should also be designed. Therefore, organizing different symposiums and campaigns, educating society about gender equality, and domestic violence, and creating awareness can be useful in fighting future violence against women.Item AN ASSESSMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES AT ONE STOP CENTER (OSC) HAWASSA UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) SIMEGN W/YOHANESAccording to WHO child abuse is defined as all forms of physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation that results in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, development, or dignity. It is a serious and devastating problem not just in Africa, but the world over; however, the number of children on the continent who are abused has always been underestimated. States are the primary responsible body for the protection of children. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess child protection services at One Stop Center (OSC) at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital. The ecological system theory is used as a theoretical framework to guide the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Likewise, a qualitative research method was employed to collect data. The findings of the study were analyzed using thematic analysis. The result found out that the center provides medical, psyco-social, and legal support to the child who came with the sexual, physical and emotional abused. The center provides the aforementioned services for victim children free of charge except medical services. The current study revealed that one stop centers is the center where health practitioners, police and social workers coordinate closely to improve the health, safety, and well-being of survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional violence. The mechanisms devised by the one stop center to handle maltreated children include prioritizing the immediate safety of the child; utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach; enhancing the education and capabilities of staff; implementing preventative initiatives and community partnerships; establishing referral processes and additional services. However, this study disclosed that the child protection system multifaceted challenges is system including limited resources, insufficient funding, lack of access to free medical services and Limited availability of shelters especially for male child victims. which is posing barriers to providing holistic care for child survivor. The study recommends that a lot remains to be done to ensure funding this includes financial resources for free medical services, establishment of temporary shelter especially male survivors, immediate crisis intervention, awareness creation and partnership with stakeholders so as to provide comprehensive quality services at the cente