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Several studies have shown that involving entire communities in recognising, addressing and working to prevent GBV is one of the surest ways of eliminating it. To be effective, community networks must bring together all the responses in the society, integrating members from all sectors of the community: families; businesses; advocacy groups and civil society; public officials from the police, fire service and medical institutions; social services such as welfare, unemployment, public housing and health; education; the media; and officials from national, state / provincial and local / municipal governments. Community interventions should send clear messages about what gender-based violence is, the different forms it takes, why it is wrong, and how to prevent it.( Advocates for Human Rights 2010.)
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It may be a good idea to develop women’ s support groups or support groups specifically designed for survivors of sexual violence and their families.