Guidelines for the Care and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence Who Are Receiving Welfare Protection at the Children and Family Home in Narathiwat Province

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the factors that cause violence against victims of violence in children and family homes in Narathiwat Province and 2) study the guidelines for caring for and rehabilitating the mental health of victims of violence who are receiving welfare protection at the Children and Family Home in Narathiwat Province. This qualitative research employed the discussion guide as a tool for data collection. The participants were the head of the Narathiwat Provincial Children and Family Home, administrators and staff of the Narathiwat Provincial Children and Family Home, and 19 victims of violence.

The results of the study found that factors that cause violence against victims of violence in the Children and Family Home in Narathiwat Province can be classified into three main types as follows: 1) Economic factors: The economic recession, family financial problems, and unemployment are factors that cause stress, anxiety, and instability in life, leading some family members to trigger violent behavior. 2) Factors from the social environment: the presence of vice centers, drug use and sales, sexual services, pornography, and various forms of violent media are factors that stimulate or promote violent behavior in society and the family. 3) Sexual abuse: Violence resulting from sexual abuse, both from family members and outsiders, is one form of violence that severely affects the mental health and development of children and youth. Youth and guidelines for the care and rehabilitation of victims of violence who are receiving welfare protection at the Children and Family Home in Narathiwat Province have guidelines for operations in three main areas as follows: 1) Providing counseling and physical and mental health examinations 1.1) The officer arranges for a physical examination, psychological examination, or pregnancy testing if necessary. 1.2) The victim will receive appropriate counseling, and the parents, guardians, and related persons will be informed. 2) Educational and vocational training assistance 2.1) Providing opportunities for children who have been abused to return to the formal educational system. 2.2) Arrange alternative education for cases where full-time study is not possible. 2.3) Provide vocational training according to interests and aptitudes for those who wish to have vocational skills. 3) Protection under the law and the judicial process 3.1) Prosecute those who sexually abuse children and youth in accordance with the law. 3.2) Support victims to be able to file complaints and assert their rights under the justice process.