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August 13, 2026Journal of Social Service Research

Developing a Multidisciplinary Model for Sexual Violence Response in Nigeria: Integrating Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives

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Overview

Qualitative study examines legal, medical, and social systems to improve sexual violence response in Nigeria, suggesting enhanced coordination.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify gaps in Nigeria's sexual violence response systems and propose a comprehensive model for improvement.
  • Conducted 75 in-depth interviews with stakeholders including police, legal practitioners, medical personnel, and social workers across six states.
  • Employed qualitative thematic analysis, using both inductive and deductive approaches.
  • Identified sectoral isolation and power imbalances favoring legal actors within existing systems.
  • Revealed broken referral pathways and reliance on informal collaboration among professionals.
  • Participants expressed a desire for a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to improve responses for survivors.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d75d82b0e0cff3f63ebddhttps://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2026.2713503
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