DOI: 10.1177/10497315261473449 ISSN: 1049-7315

Family Polyvictimization in East Asia: A Comparative Review of Policy and Practice

Chengrui Wu, Qiqi Chen, Camilla K. M. Lo, Sachiko Kita, Mari Ikeda, April Chiung-Tao Shen, Bong Joo Lee, Ko Ling Chan
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Purpose

This study examines how five East Asian jurisdictions have developed policies and service delivery systems to address family polyvictimization (FPV).

Method

A scoping review was conducted using PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, Scopus, and various government sources. Fifty-seven sources published between 2000 and 2025 were synthesized using a four-dimensional analytical matrix.

Results

Two primary institutional typologies emerged. Japan and South Korea deploy a Multi-Agency Collaborative Approach (Model 1) , which yields high domain-specific expertise but suffers from fragmented oversight. Taiwan and Hong Kong utilize a Centralized and Integrated Approach (Model 2) , characterized by coordinated multidisciplinary platforms. Chinese Mainland features an Emerging Approach that heavily relies on outsourcing public welfare but lacks centralized coordination mechanisms.

Discussion

These findings advance the conceptual modeling of FPV by highlighting the trade-offs between professional specialization and structural integration. To address FPV, protection systems must embed standardized protocols, proactive family-wide screening, and stronger interagency coordination.

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