Abstract:
The study investigated the prevalence of domestic violence with in the Effutu Municipality, it also examined how counselling pro grammes can assist in addressing domestic violence within the
municipality. The study employed a cross sectional survey de sign and collected both quantitative and qualitative data. A sim ple random sampling technique was used in the selection of 300
respondents for the quantitative study, while purposive sampling
technique was used in the selection of 12 interviewees for the
qualitative aspect of the study. Quantitative data collected were
analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis while quali tative data was analysed using content and thematic analyses.
The study revealed that Christians and traditionalists differed
in their views with regards to cultural and life-time perceptions
about domestic violence. Additionally, educational level attained
also influenced respondents’ perceptions on domestic violence
against women in the Effutu Municipality. It was also revealed
that though, there are institutions that offer services to reduce
or forestall the incidence of domestic violence; both victims and
perpetrators did not receive any counselling in any form. It is
therefore recommended that Effutu municipal assembly hire pro fessionally trained counsellors, and attach them to the various
institutions that deal with issues bordering on domestic violence.
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Women and Counselling
