Preventing the Invisible : A qualitative study of Trygghetens Hus's crime prevention efforts against intimate partner violence and honour-based violence and oppression

Abstract Title: Preventing the Invisible - A qualitative study of Trygghetens Hus’s crime preventionefforts against intimate partner violence and honour-based violence and oppression. The aim of the study was to analyze which crime prevention methods are used within theframework of Trygghetens Hus, based on the perspectives of professionals within the policeand social services. Furthermore, the study examined potential areas for development that theprofessionals believed could enhance the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts. Toinvestigate this, semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals from bothauthorities. The results of the thematic analysis showed that information dissemination, supportfor victims and perpetrators of violence, as well as inter-agency collaboration, were consideredthe most central crime prevention strategies. Development needs were identified in the form ofunclear routines, the need for evaluation models, and obstacles related to confidentiality, lack ofresources, and a narrow target group definition. Reaching perpetrators of violence was alsoidentified as a challenge. These aspects were considered to limit the effectiveness of theoperations and their ability to provide comprehensive support.