Victim and Victim Support Staff Experiences of a Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program in Australia

2021 ◽  
pp. 0306624X2110589
Author(s):  
Ye In (Jane) Hwang ◽  
Paul Leslie Simpson ◽  
Tony Gerard Butler
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Electronic Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Victim Support ◽  
Effective Deterrent ◽  
Staff Experiences

This study investigates the experiences of victims of domestic violence (DV) involved in a bilateral electronic monitoring (EM) program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six victims whose associated person of interest participated in an EM program post-release, as well as 13 victim support staff. Thematic analysis revealed seven themes: (1) Safety and validation, (2) Initial anxiety, (3) Minimal intrusion on daily life, (4) Psychological relief and feelings of safety, (5) Freedom to engage in daily activities, (6) Post-EM concerns for safety, and (7) An effective deterrent for some, but not for all. Overall, the experiences reported by victims and support staff were positive and evident of victim-centricity. The main defining experience of the DVEM program for victims was improved feelings of safety during the program and increased autonomy and confidence in going about their daily activities. However, there is an urgent need to consider post-EM safety of victims.

scholarly journals Trainer and support staff’s experiences of engaging with the Who’s Challenging Who? challenging behaviour training course

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Flynn ◽  
Richard P Hastings ◽  
David Gillespie ◽  
Rachel McNamara ◽  
Elizabeth Randell
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Training Course ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Background: The Who’s Challenging Who? (WCW) training is coproduced and delivered by people with intellectual disabilities (IDs), and it aims to improve staff empathy for people with challenging behaviour (CB). This study qualitatively describes trainees’ and trainers’ experiences of the WCW. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with managers ( n = 7), support staff ( n = 6) and the WCW trainers ( n = 4; three had IDs). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Two cross-cutting themes were drawn from the data: (1) valued roles of the trainers, whereby trainers and trainees benefited from the training being coproduced and delivered by people with IDs, and (2) beyond the training, within which trainees reported that they were engaging in increased reflection about their past and current practice. Conclusions: Being trained by people with IDs and CB appears to be a useful method, which can lead to perspective taking and reflection about supporting people with IDs and CB.

scholarly journals Podrška i pomoć obiteljima djece s teškoćama u razvoju

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Mia Lakatoš ◽  
Lucija Vejmelka
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Therapy Dogs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Emotional Social Support

Therapy dogs, which play a central role in animal-assisted therapy, are trained to support daily activities and promote development of children and young people with disabilities. This qualitative study involved semi structured interviews in September 2016 with seven parents of children with disabilities who use therapy dogs. The interview, which was designed specifically for the purposes of this study, collected data on the types of social support and assistance that the therapy dogs provided, as well as the challenges that the use of such dogs presented. Thematic analysis of the interviews showed that therapy dogs provide instrumental and emotional social support as well as other types of assistance to families, and that the greatest challenges to using such dogs are taking care of them and dealing with lack of information about therapy dogs among users and the general public.

scholarly journals Work and Leprosy: women in their pains, struggles and toils

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 660-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Gonçalves ◽  
Michely Aline Rodrigues do Prado ◽  
Simone Santana da Silva ◽  
Karen da Silva Santos ◽  
Priscila Norié de Araujo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Limitation ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Difficulties ◽  
And Gender

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the interference of leprosy in women’s life regarding work and daily life activities. Method: Exploratory qualitative study developed from semi-structured interviews and with the use of field diaries. The strategy of the organization of data was a thematic analysis of content and referential of the work process in health and gender. Results: The themes presented are: “The leprosy pains”, “Changes with the disease and adaptation at work and activities” and “Being a woman with leprosy”. On them, we present the aspects that changed in women’s life from the leprosy, especially regarding work and daily activities. Beyond physical limitation, there are impacts on social relations and above all on formal work, there may even be dismission. Final considerations: In women affected by leprosy, work and daily activities are directly affected; this deepens the social difficulties and requires attention of health professionals.

scholarly journals Palliative care after the Liverpool Care Pathway: a study of staff experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (15) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007
Author(s):  
Heather Collins ◽  
Peter Raby
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Role ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Staff Experiences

The objective of this study was to explore nurses' perceptions of end-of-life care following the withdrawal of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP). Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurses working in palliative care. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: perceptions of the LCP, prevailing issues, and patients' and families' experiences. This study suggested that the removal of the pathway has not remedied the issues attributed to it. Further, the way in which the LCP was removed indicates that the non-expert media can play a negative role in how palliative care is perceived, which inhibits the care process. In this respect it is important that ‘insider’ voices are also heard, in order to educate and also redress disinformation. Similarly, broader, persisting, contextual challenges facing staff need addressing in order to prevent a repeat of the issues leading to the removal of the LCP.

scholarly journals Paediatric Intensive Care Staff Experiences of Debriefing Post Critical Incident; a Qualitative Study of the Leeds ‘time Out’ Method

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Winton ◽  
Sian Cooper ◽  
Gary Latchford
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Critical Incidents ◽  
Local Politics ◽  
Paediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Time Out ◽  
Staff Experiences

Abstract BackgroundHow intensive care teams respond to critical incidents is important for maintaining effective patient care, staff education and morale(1). We investigated Paediatric Intensive Care (PIC) staff experiences of participating in novel 20 minute group ‘time outs’ held after critical incidents.MethodA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with staff attendees of ‘time outs’. Interviews transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results shared with interviewees for participant validation. Ethical approval granted by the University of Leeds School of Medicine Research Ethics Committee (approval number SOMREC17-020).Results8 semi-structured interviews lasted on average 45 minutes each. Participant roles; 1 Consultant, 1 PIC grid trainee, ST3 Paediatrician, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Band 6 Nurses and 2 Band 7 Nurses. Thematic analysis generated 1,060 initial codes, subsequently revised until a thematic map emerged, containing five main themes: 1. Context and culture in which critical incidents and ‘time outs’ are embedded, including hierarchy and local politics.2. Pragmatics of organising and evaluating ‘time outs’.3. Position of valued clinical psychologists, who were removed from the ‘time outs’.4. Reflections on coping and resilience, notably blame and fear.5. Process of attending a time out and its impact – both positive (clinical knowledge and the ability to cope) and negative (damaging if inappropriately run).ConclusionThe data contextualised the time outs within the complex PIC environment, with politics, communication challenges and hierarchies affecting how staff respond and how they are supported following critical incidents. Though practical challenges of time outs were noted, this intervention has potential to improve the understanding and well-being of PIC staff after critical incidents.

“Come together”: a thematic analysis of experiences with belonging

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Esther Ogundipe ◽  
Knut Tore Sælør ◽  
Kenneth Dybdahl ◽  
Larry Davidson ◽  
Stian Biong
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Social Recovery

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore, describe and interpret two research questions: How do persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, living in supportive housing, experience belonging? How do residential support staff experience promoting a sense of belonging for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, living in a supportive housing? Design/methodology/approach Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with five persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems living in supportive housing in a Norwegian district. In addition, one semi-structured focus group was conducted with nine residential support staff. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings Analysis resulted in three main themes: “I do not go to sleep in my pajamas”, “Do I have a choice?” and “Be kind to each other”. Research limitations/implications More research on how inclusive practices that are commonly described in guidelines actually affect the experience of residents and residential support staff is needed. Practical implications Practices that incorporate a communal and contextual understanding when assigning supportive housing are warranted. Originality/value By paying attention to the components of social recovery, this paper provides a nuanced understanding of how persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, living in supportive housing, experience belonging. In addition, residential support staffs’ experiences with promoting a sense of belonging for this group are explored.

Suffering in Silence, Shame, Seclusion, and Invisibility: Men as Victims of Female Perpetrated Domestic Violence in Trinidad and Tobago

2020 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2095704
Author(s):  
Avis Joseph-Edwards ◽  
Wendell C. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Spousal Abuse ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Intimate Partners ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Questions

In Trinidad and Tobago, not much is known about males who are victims of domestic violence (DV) between intimate partners. As a result, the current study was designed to answer three research questions, namely: (a) How do the men experience DV victimization in Trinidad and Tobago?, (b) How do the men cope with their DV victimization in Trinidad and Tobago?, and (c) How do the men disclose their experiences of DV victimization in Trinidad and Tobago? “Thematic analysis” was used to chart several salient themes that emerged from a series of semi-structured interviews with 10 male victims of DV on the island. Findings indicate the prevalence of DV victimization perpetrated by females against males, involuntary disclosure of DV victimization and the use of wide-ranging coping strategies to deal with spousal abuse.

Participant experiences of a post-release electronic monitoring program for domestic violence in New South Wales, Australia

2021 ◽  
pp. 263380762110287
Author(s):  
Ye In J. Hwang ◽  
Paul L. Simpson ◽  
Tony G. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Electronic Monitoring ◽  
New South ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Complete Understanding ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Program Adherence ◽  
The Relationship

Electronic monitoring has been increasingly used internationally with recent implementation in Australia for those convicted of domestic violence offenses. It is timely and important to gain a better understanding of the physical, psychological, social, and offending-related experiences and impacts of electronic monitoring on this group to inform further implementation. This study describes the experiences of individuals who were subject to a post-release electronic monitoring program for domestic violence in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with 16 men who had recently experienced electronic monitoring. Thematic analysis was used to investigate common themes across participants’ experiences. Demographic and basic quantitative health data were also collected. Five themes were identified: (a) confusion regarding program practices, (b) awareness and pressure of monitoring, (c) social exclusion effects, (d) felt and enacted stigmatization, and (e) “for them not for me.” The findings reveal participants were highly aware of their being monitored, with a mix of positive and negative responses to this cognizance. Being electronically monitored had several flow-on effects on participants’ lives, creating challenges in social spheres across work and personal life. Stigma, both felt and enacted, featured heavily in participants’ responses. Individual factors that may affect program adherence were also identified, including education level and intent to commit a crime. Further quantitative work will be useful for informing a more complete understanding of the relationship between program experiences and outcomes such as reoffending and post-release community integration.

‘Are we on the same wavelength?’ International nurses and the process of confronting and adjusting to clinical communication in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonia Crawford ◽  
Peter Roger ◽  
Sally Candlin
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
The Other ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Clinical Communication ◽  
Professional Experiences

Effective communication skills are important in the health care setting in order to develop rapport and trust with patients, provide reassurance, assess patients effectively and provide education in a way that patients easily understand (Candlin and Candlin, 2003). However with many nurses from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds being recruited to fill the workforce shortfall in Australia, communication across cultures with the potential for miscommunication and ensuing risks to patient safety has gained increasing focus in recent years (Shakya and Horsefall, 2000; Chiang and Crickmore, 2009). This paper reports on the first phase of a study that examines intercultural nurse patient communication from the perspective of four Registered Nurses from CALD backgrounds working in Australia. Five interrelating themes that were derived from thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews are discussed. The central theme of ‘adjustment’ was identified as fundamental to the experiences of the RNs and this theme interrelated with each of the other themes that emerged: professional experiences with communication, ways of showing respect, displaying empathy, and vulnerability.

Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners Who Just Don’t ‘Fit’: Parent Perspectives

2019 ◽  
pp. 6-16
Author(s):  
Nadine Ballam ◽  
Anne Sturgess
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Gifted Education ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Parent Perspectives ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Gifted Learners ◽  
Initial Cohort ◽  
Data Informed

In February 2018, a full-time provider of gifted education opened in New Zealand with its initial cohort of children. This provider catered for learners from ages 1-15 years who did not ‘fit’ in mainstream education settings. This paper reports on a research project that focused on the effectiveness of the learning approach at this school in its inaugural year. Two sources of data informed this research, including semi-structured interviews with parents and learning and support staff, and an analysis of documents related to the philosophy, curriculum, and learning approach. This paper reports on benefits and limitations of the learning approach identified by the parent participants in the study.

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