Field work

In my research on domestic violence and child discipline, I conducted a study in December 2013, visiting several Hogares Comunitarios in Colombia, which are subsidized child care centers that have been operating since the early 1980s and are prominent in early childhood development services in the region. During my visit, I interviewed Madres Comunitarias and beneficiary mothers to gain insights into how these centers may contribute to reducing domestic violence in homes. Furthermore, in April 2013, I conducted exploratory interviews with rural women in the departments of Tolima and Cundinamarca to delve into the topic of domestic violence, understanding women's willingness to discuss the issue and identifying underlying factors that contribute to such violence. This research was part of a project focused on analyzing potential synergies between social programs and rural development projects.