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Enhancing Strategies to Effectively Combat Domestic Violence: A Business Case Approach

This report outlines a strategic approach to ending domestic violence (DV) by addressing current gaps in services and focusing on cost-effective solutions. It emphasizes the importance of tailored strategies for both men and women, recognizing that one size does not fit all. By closing service gaps, implementing early interventions, and proving the economic benefits of counseling, the proposed strategy aims to reduce the long-term social and economic costs associated with DV. The report calls for pilot studies and consistent practices aligned with Ontario's strategic priorities.

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Enhancing Strategies to Effectively Combat Domestic Violence: A Business Case Approach

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  1. A Business Case for: An Enhanced Strategy to End Domestic Violence • Susan Somogyi Wells, MSW, RSW, MBA • Consulting Services

  2. To Make a Case • It is about strategy, not programs • It must fit • Outputs are out – give me proof • An educated guess is good enough • Just follow the rules • “Everything I know about making a business case, I learned in Social Work 101”

  3. To Make a Case

  4. Strategic Context • Current Strategy • Current strategies are directed mainly towards women. • Assumptions • Assume one size fits all for men – 40% is lower risk Situational Couple Violence • Assume one size fits all for women

  5. Strategic Context • The Need • Strategies to end DV must close the current service gaps. • The Outcomes • Counselling can reduce the government’s costs related to DV and provide a return on investment.(e.g. EAP)

  6. Strategic Context • The Problem • Current Strategies to end DV may not be the most economical and effective. • Must differentiate the violence, support men and respect women’s right to choose. • The Impact • The gap in the current strategy may be significantly increasing the indirect social and economic costs.

  7. Strategic Context • The Strategic Fit • End DV • Prevent DV before it happens • Reduce spending • Reduce pressures on judicial services • Reduce pressures on Child Welfare • Ensure accessible services to diverse population • Closing the service gap with equal and consistent access to counselling aligns well with the Ontario government's current strategic priorities.

  8. Cost Analysis – It’s a guess!

  9. Cost Analysis– It’s a guess! • Direct costs of the current intervention - 2,188 per case. • The cost of prevention and early intervention - $1,000 per case.

  10. Cost Analysis– It’s a guess! • The estimated direct cost saving to the province could range between $1.9 and $11.4 million per year. • Ontario DV rates • 40% of cases that could benefit (lower risk Situational Couple Violence) • 20-80% utilization • 50-75% will be successful (OQ45) • Equals best case and worst case scenario

  11. Constraints and Considerations • All other arguments, potential arguments and a rebuttal • All other cost and ethical considerations. Summary and Recommendations • Consistent practices • Think tank • Funding for pilot studies

  12. Questions and Discussion

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