A grounded theory of Chamoru men in domestic violence treatment programs in Guam

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Guerrero ◽  
Rita Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Domestic Violence Treatment

Does the Transtheoretical Model Predict Attrition in Domestic Violence Treatment Programs?

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Normand Brodeur ◽  
Gilles Rondeau ◽  
Serge Brochu ◽  
Jocelyn Lindsay ◽  
Jason Phelps
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Motivation To Change ◽  
Canadian French ◽  
Domestically Violent ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Domestic Violence Treatment

Attrition in intervention programs for domestically violent men is considered to be a serious and enduring problem. Researchers have found a number of sociodemographic variables that partially explain this phenomenon; however, models based on these variables have a limited predictive power. Scott (2004) argues that a firm theoretical base is needed in future investigations of the problem and suggests the use of the transtheoretical model of behavior change (TTM), which was found to predict dropout with accuracy in other areas of behavioral change. This study investigated the relationship between four TTM constructs (Stages of Change, Decisional Balance, Self-Efficacy, and Processes of Change) and premature termination with a sample of Canadian French-speaking men (N = 302) in five domestic violence treatment programs. Contrary to the initial hypotheses, the TTM constructs did not predict dropout. Discussion investigates how social desirability bias affects results being obtained by current TTM measures and whether more motivation to change at intake necessarily relates to involvement in treatment for longer periods of time.

Cigarette Smoking and Substance Use among Men Court-Referred to Domestic Violence Treatment Programs

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory L. Stuart ◽  
Todd M. Moore ◽  
Christopher W. Kahler ◽  
Susan E. Ramsey ◽  
David Strong
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Domestic Violence Treatment

scholarly journals Ethical Dilemmas of a Clinician/Researcher Interviewing Women who have Grown up in a Family Where There was Domestic Violence

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa Sammut Scerri ◽  
Angela Abela ◽  
Arlene Vetere
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
The Self ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
Important Resource ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
The Family

This paper attempts to illuminate some of the ethical dilemmas of a clinician/researcher interviewing women about a sensitive topic- their experience of having witnessed domestic violence in the family they grew up in, as part of a grounded theory study. Vignettes are presented to illustrate the self-reflexive process of the researcher and how she understood the effects of the interview process on her and the participants. The authors argue that doing in-depth qualitative research interviewing is an intervention in the life of the participants, especially, but not only, when the researchers are clinically-trained. However, this clinical training may also be an important resource from which to draw from, to act ethically and understand some of the complexity of the interaction between researcher and participants.

The Implementation of State-Mandated Standards for Batterer Intervention Programs: The Colorado Experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara N. Richards ◽  
Angela R. Gover ◽  
Elizabeth A. Tomsich ◽  
Jesse Hansen ◽  
Cheryl R. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Offender Treatment ◽  
Treatment Team ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Domestic Violence Treatment ◽  
Using Data

The current research examines Colorado’s experience implementing evidence-based mandated treatment Standards, which use a uniform risk assessment, differentiated treatment levels, offender competencies, and a multidisciplinary treatment team (MTT) composed of a victim advocate, probation officer, and treatment provider to manage offender treatment. Using data from MTT member surveys (n = 107) and follow-up interviews (n = 14), the study investigates perceptions of implementation and treatment fidelity, MTT decision making and communication, and the process of successful treatment completion. Results demonstrate that full implementation of Colorado’s standards for domestic violence treatment has not yet been achieved and that many MTT members report challenges to communication and decision making regarding offender treatment plans and successful achievement of competencies. Recommendations for further improvements in Colorado’s domestic violence treatment model are made and directions for future research are discussed.

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