Datagov Opendata Platform

The Domestic Violence Prevention Law in my country includes the regulation of protection orders, which allows judges to order psychological treatment for perpetrators in order to reduce the risk of reoffending. However, the occurrence of domestic violence involves a complex psychological process, and perpetrators often have a significant degree of resistance to treatment, affecting its effectiveness. To enhance the efficacy of perpetrator treatment, experts and scholars have developed various theories and strategies to address this resistance, but the importance of multicultural counseling has not been emphasized in Taiwan. This is because psychological treatment must be based on counseling/psychotherapy theories and techniques, which usually reflect the life experiences and values of the theorists and are closely connected to the social and cultural context in which they exist. Currently, most theories and techniques originate from the Western individualistic, male, white, and middle-class thinking system, which differs from the current dual-cultural atmosphere in Taiwan. Therefore, when applying existing counseling/psychotherapy theories, cultural sensitivity and the necessity for adjustment must be considered. To address this deficiency, this paper presents three directions based on the author's research results and practical observations over more than ten years, including: family role norms in the context of familism, face concerns, and typologies based on Chinese relationalism values. In addition to providing reference for further research, policy development, and practical application, it also aims to attract more attention to this issue and promote further discussion.