AN INTEGRATED PROBLEM-SOLVING MODEL OF CRISIS INTERVENSION IN AFRICA FOR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Abstract

In Africa today, like in America and Europe, crisis resulting from intimate partner violence is recognized as a serious problem the society needs to address. The impact of this crisis situation on victims is reflected in other aspects of society. With the increasing cases of crisis in the society from intimate partner violence, Counseling Psychologists have been called upon as professional better trained to develop ways of addressing the situation. Among the various crisis interventions reviewed by professionals, the integrated problem solving model of crisis intervention prove to offer a detail process and lasting result.