The Social Problem of Domestic Violence Is an Increased Barrier Among Blacks in COVID-19

The Social Problem of Domestic Violence Is an Increased Barrier Among Blacks in COVID-19

Assembling your allies out of organization allies

Domestic violence is a severe social problem that affects individuals and families from all walks of life. However, recent studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue, particularly among black communities. In Los Angeles, domestic violence has become an increased barrier for many black residents, making it essential to assemble allies from various organizations and communities to address this problem (Piquero et al., 2021). Assembling allies involves reaching out to multiple organizations such as non-profits, drug-treatment programs, job training programs, local government, school officials, and the medical community. Including medical professionals in an anti-domestic violence project can be examined as an epidemiological problem akin to a disease (Blofield et al., 2022). It is also important to conduct surveys and polls to understand the community’s perspective on the problem and their willingness to help. In Los Angeles, critical mass organizations such as schools, churches, and non-profits are vital in addressing domestic violence in black communities (Piquero et al., 2021). Family advocacy groups for inmates and family members with mental health issues can also provide essential support. To create a comprehensive plan to tackle domestic violence in the black community, it is crucial to involve the organizations that need to change and make the plan work. To make significant progress in addressing the increased barrier of domestic violence in the black community during the pandemic, the focus should be on the critical mass (Piquero et al., 2021). This means collaborating with minor groups of citizens, non-profits, and stakeholders, such as businesses and advocacy groups, to define the problem and plan solutions. Through these efforts, we can work towards creating a safer and healthier community for everyone.

Overcoming Obstacles

Overcoming obstacles is crucial in implementing program interventions to address social problems such as domestic violence. One of the common obstacles that organizations face is conflicts with doing what they want to do to solve the problem. For instance, in the case of domestic violence, organizations may face challenges in adopting less rigid problem-solving approaches that can be more efficient or effective in solving the problem (Oliveira et al., 2020). In some cases, organizational issues such as rigid policies and procedures or a lack of resources may limit the effectiveness of program interventions. For example, in the case of domestic violence, law enforcement agencies may have policies that dictate how they respond to domestic violence incidents, which may not be flexible enough to address the unique needs of the affected individuals and families. To overcome these obstacles, it is essential to adopt a problem-solving approach that is flexible and adaptive to the changing needs of the community (Oliveira et al., 2020). This may involve developing new policies and procedures that are more responsive to the needs of the affected individuals and families. It may also include providing additional training and resources to law enforcement agencies and other organizations addressing domestic violence (Oliveira et al., 2020). Overall, overcoming obstacles is a critical step in the success of program interventions addressing social problems. We can develop more effective and efficient approaches to address domestic violence and other social problems by working around and changing organizational issues that conflict with solving the problem.