COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This paper examines counselling strategies for the management of violence against women in Nigeria. The issue of violence against women has eaten deep into the fabric of the society in Nigeria. Most forms of violence against women were hidden under the cloak of silence or accepted. The research work revealed factors responsible for violence which include socio-cultural and psychological factors, while other forms identified are sexual violence, early marriage and trafficking in girls. Based on the outcome of the findings, the following recommendations were established as means of controlling violence against women. Counsellors should give enlightenment talk to parents on how to properly guide their female wards on marital relationship, create an alternative dispute resolution and give public enlightenment such as seminars and workshop on the need to put an end to violence against women. Conclusively, effective counselling will help to improve the self image of young female and facilitate the achievement of life task, it will empower women to participate and benefit from the economic and social development of the nation