Enhance your practice with this essential CPD talk for South African psychologists, exploring the psychological causes of gender-based violence (GBV) and effective prevention strategies. Delve into individual perpetrator dynamics, the impact of trauma and attachment, and how to integrate psychological insights into interventions for a safer South Africa.
This thought-provoking CPD presentation explores the psychological underpinnings of gender-based violence (GBV), with a specific focus on understanding the individual perpetrator within a broader systemic context. While GBV can be analysed at cultural, structural, and community levels, this talk highlights the unique contribution psychology can make to understanding and addressing the problem.
Through a trauma-informed and evidence-based lens, the presentation considers how individual psychological factors - such as attachment history, emotion regulation difficulties, personality dynamics, and learned behaviours - interact with societal influences to produce violent outcomes. By deepening this understanding, clinicians and practitioners will be better positioned to support effective prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation efforts.
This session is highly relevant for psychologists working in clinical, forensic, policy, or community settings who wish to contribute meaningfully to addressing GBV through evidence-informed practice.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand key psychological theories related to the causes of gender-based violence at the individual level.
Recognise how personal, relational, and systemic factors interact in the development of abusive behaviours.
Explore the role of trauma, attachment, and early developmental experiences in GBV perpetration.
Identify psychological principles that can inform the design of prevention and intervention programs.
Enhance your ability to contribute to interdisciplinary efforts targeting GBV.