GENDER

RESPONSE
CASE
MANAGEMENT
FAHAD SIMBA HADJI SAPIIN,
RSW
Gender Responsive Case
Management

• A framework for supporting

women and girl survivors of
violence through gender-
sensitive approaches.
• This presentation explores
the principles, assessment
tools, and intervention
phases of GRCM.
Three Core Perspectives
1 Gender Perspective
Analyzing how Strength
differences
2
Perspectiv
between sexes
eRecognizing
affect policies women's innate
and programs. strength to heal.
Identifies Using "survivor"
obstacles to self- instead of
3 Rights Perspective "victim" fosters
development.
empowerment.
Acknowledging women's
equal rights. CEDAW
grants specific protections
against violence and
discrimination.
RECREATE Principles
Confidential Reflexivity Empathy Acceptan
ity Self- Understandi ce
Protecting awareness ng survivor Non-
survivor in practice experiences judgmental
Respect Equality privacy approach Teamwork
Of men and Collaborativ Empowerme
For inherent
women e support nt
worth,
dignity and Building
rights of survivor
women and agency
girls
The Five Phases of GRCM
Initial Supportive Responses
Creating safety and stabilizing the survivor

Gender-Based Assessment
Analyzing gender dynamics and support systems

Intervention Planning & Implementation

Developing and executing support strategies

Monitoring and Evaluation

Tracking progress toward empowerment

Closure and Follow-up

Ensuring continued support
Phase 1: Initial Supportive Respon
Identify State of Mind
Assess the survivor's emotional condition

Create Safe Environment

Establish security and stabilize the survivor

Use Gender-Sensitive Interviewing

Apply appropriate communication techniques

Make Initial Assessment

Identify immediate problems and needs

Respond to Immediate Needs

Provide necessary urgent support
Phase 2: Assessment Too
Gender Violence Interdisciplinary
Survivor Gender Assessment
Assessment (GVSA) (IDGA)
Analyzes internal Incorporates evaluations
strengths and external from an interdisciplinary
factors affecting the team. Includes medical,
survivor. Examines gender psychological, psychiatric,
relationships in the and legal assessments.
family.

Domestic Violence Survivor Assessment (DVSA)

Evaluates the survivor's stage in the Change Model. Helps
determine appropriate intervention strategies.
 The Change Model Stages
e 1: Committed to Relationship
Survivor remains committed to
continuing the relationship with
abuser. Social worker provides Stage 2: Questioning
nurturing support. Survivor questions relationship but
remains committed. Social worker
Stage 3: Considering Change engages in rational discussion.
Survivor explores options to end
abuse. Social worker assists with
informed choices. Stage 4: Breaking Away
Survivor leaves or partner stops abuse.
Social worker offers encouragement.
Stage 5: New Life
Survivor lives apart or with reformed
partner. Social worker provides
ongoing support.
Phase 3: Intervention Strategies
Desired Impact/Goal
Survivor empowerment and healing

Interventions/Activities
Implementing specific support actions

Inputs/Enabling Mechanisms
Resources and support systems

Objectives
Specific, measurable outcomes
Intervention Approach
Change Model Group Support Interagency
Stage-specific Therapeutic and
Partnership
interventions support groups Collaboration
based on for survivors among legal,
survivor's sharing similar health,
readiness for experiences. educational, and
change. social service
agencies.

Community
Engagement
Involving family
members, local
government, and
community in
interventions.
Therapeutic and Support
Interventions
Group Therapy Themes Support Building
• Surviving victimization • Empowered survivors
• Coping with stigma effects • Survivors in healing process
• Conflict resolution • Relatives and friends
• Gender relations between partners • Other supporters

Interagency Partnership
• Law enforcement agencies
• Legal aid groups
• Healthcare organizations
• Educational institutions

Effective interventions for VAWC survivors extend beyond individual therapy to

include group-based approaches and community support systems. These
interventions target not only survivors but also family members, local government
units, and the broader community to create comprehensive support networks.
Measuring Intervention Effectiveness

Understanding of Violence
Increased recognition of violence as gender-based, as a
crime, and a human rights violation through awareness-
raising activities on gender, women's rights, and protective
laws.
LGU Responsiveness
Improved response of Local Government Units to cases of
Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) as a result of
targeted advocacy efforts.
Institutionalized Mechanisms
Development and implementation of oriented mechanisms
that become institutionalized within the support system.

Organizational Formations
Establishment of dedicated organizational structures
specifically designed to combat VAWC in communities.
Intervention effectiveness can be measured through
various indicators that reflect systemic change. These
measurements help determine whether programs are
achieving their intended outcomes and provide guidance
for future improvements.
Monitoring and Evaluation Objectives
Monitoring Objectives Evaluation Objectives
• Assess implementation progress • Determine intervention effectiveness
• Identify gaps and problems • Identify comprehensive plan strengths and weak
• Find alternative courses of action • Recommend policy improvements
• Provide basis for decision-making • Extract lessons for GRCM improvement
• Identify plan strengths and weaknesses • Summarize factors affecting successful
• Extract learning insights case management
• Identify facilitating and constraining factors

Phase 4 of GRCM focuses on tracking the survivor's progress toward empowerment. This
evidence-based approach ensures interventions and decisions are continuously evaluated
based on the survivor's change process, allowing for timely adjustments to the support plan.
Monitoring and Evaluation Methods
Collateral Interviews
Home Visits Gathering information
Direct observation in from related parties
survivor's environment

Client Conversations
Regular check-ins with the sur
Monitoring Tools
Structured indicators Case Conferences
and assessments
Multidisciplinary team reviews

Effective monitoring and evaluation employ multiple methods to gather

comprehensive information about the survivor's progress. These approaches
provide different perspectives and data points, ensuring a holistic understanding of
the case and the effectiveness of interventions.
Knowledge and Skills Indicators
1 Legal Knowledge
Understanding of RA 9262, 9710, 7610; legal
procedures for filing support; Family Code
provisions

2 VAW Awareness
Comprehension that VAW is a crime, human
rights violation, and gender-based;
understanding violence dynamics

3 Self-Development
Recognition of economic abilities; understanding
importance of self-worth; knowledge of
depression and trauma

4 Practical Skills
Safety planning; resource management; job
skills; communication; problem-solving; stress
management
Knowledge and skills indicators help measure a
survivor's progress toward empowerment. These markers
reflect the survivor's growing understanding of their
rights, the nature of violence, and their acquisition of
practical skills necessary for independence and healing.
Attitude and Behavior Indicators
Protection Awareness
Appreciates importance of protection orders

Self-Recognition
Acknowledges inherent worth and rights

Perpetrator Accountability
Recognizes perpetrator's responsibility

Self-Confidence
Believes in capability to move forward

Attitude and behavior changes are crucial indicators of a survivor's healing journey.
These changes manifest in how survivors view themselves, their rights, and their
future prospects. Behavioral indicators include concrete actions that demonstrate
Observable behaviors
increased agency and might include following up on protection orders, attending
self-advocacy.
court proceedings, assisting other survivors, and practicing self-care techniques—all
signs of growing empowerment and recovery.
Monitoring and
Evaluation Best Practices
Ensure Stakeholder Participation
Include the survivor, agency supervisor, and other partners for
objective and enriching evaluation

Exercise Flexibility
Adapt design changes when needed to conform to more realistic measurements

Gather Comprehensive Information

Collect data from progress reports, case studies, group work
proceedings, intake interviews, and incident reports

Extract Lessons and Insights

Document learning from the healing partnership, especially from
the survivor's perspective

Effective monitoring and evaluation follow key principles that ensure the
process remains survivor-centered while providing valuable data. These
practices emphasize collaboration, adaptability, and comprehensive
information gathering to support evidence-based decision making.
Closure and Termination Phase
Successful Achievement
Goals and objectives have been met

Survivor Empowerment
Ability to manage life challenges independently

Danger Elimination
Threat is no longer present

Survivor Decision
Choice to end relationship before objectives are me

Relocation or Referral
Moving to new residence requiring service tran

Phase 5 represents the end of the formal helping relationship and the beginning of
the survivor's independent journey. Closure occurs under specific conditions that
indicate the survivor is ready to continue without intensive support, though the door
remains open for future assistance if needed.
Conducting Effective Closure and Follow-up
1
Clear Communication
Ensure the closure phase is clearly understood by the survivor

2
Emotional Processing
Discuss feelings related to ending the helping relationship

3
Celebration
Mark the transition with a symbolic positive event

4
Continued Support
Assure follow-up and coordinate with appropriate agencies
The closure process should be handled with sensitivity and care, acknowledging the
significant journey the survivor has undertaken. When a survivor chooses to end the
relationship before meeting all objectives, the social worker should explain potential
consequences and document the decision appropriately.
Follow-up services ensure the survivor continues to thrive, with coordination between
the DSWD and appropriate local government social service units or NGOs to provide
ongoing support as needed.
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