Nonprofit Organizations Serving Domestic Violence Survivors

Affilia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Kapur ◽  
Anna M. Zajicek ◽  
John Gaber
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Asian Indian ◽  
South Asian ◽  
The United States ◽  
Coalition Building ◽  
Marriage Migrants ◽  
Domestic Violence Survivors

Using interviews of 26 nonprofit domestic violence advocates, this article analyzes how South Asian–focused nonprofit organizations in the United States address the domestic violence–related intersectional needs of Asian Indian marriage migrants and the challenges they encounter in doing so. Our research indicates that these organizations offer services addressing a combination of structural and cultural needs that emerge from their clients’ social locations, but these organizations also encounter challenges in providing services targeting the specific subgroups of Asian Indian marriage migrants. To meet the intersectional needs of clients, there should be greater coalition-building within and between Asian Indian–focused and mainstream organizations.

Domestic Violence Victimization among South Asian Immigrant Men and Women in the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110152
Author(s):  
Abha Rai ◽  
Y. Joon Choi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
South Asian ◽  
South Asians ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Immigrant ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Violence Victimization ◽  
Immigrant Men ◽  
South Asian Immigrant

Domestic violence is a pernicious social problem in the United States and a cause of national concern. The South Asian culture disempowers individuals experiencing domestic violence from recognizing and reporting victimization. Structural inequities may also discourage reporting victimization. These issues have led to inconsistent findings of domestic violence prevalence rates. Additionally, domestic violence studies with South Asians in the United States have predominantly focused on women, omitting men from this purview of research. The purpose of this study was to examine domestic violence victimization rates as well as their correlates among South Asian immigrant men and women. The sample for this cross-sectional study included 468 South Asians across the 50 U.S. states. Descriptive statistics were used to establish rates of domestic violence victimization. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to examine the correlates of domestic violence victimization. All of the sociodemographic information was added in step 1, and acculturation and gender-role attitudes were added as covariates in step 2. The most prevalent type of domestic violence victimization was physical violence (48%), followed by emotional (38%), economic (35%), verbal (27%), immigration-related (26%), in-laws related (19%), and ultimately sexual abuse (11%). Prevalence rates were higher for women than for men in each type of violence. According to the logistic regression results, education, generational position, family type, and employment were significant correlates of domestic violence victimization. Prior to development of prevention programs by community agencies, it is essential to understand the nature and prevalence of domestic violence experiences among South Asians. The victimization of men in addition to women adds to the novelty of this research study and paves the way for practitioners and scholars to engage in conversations about providing both male and female victims of domestic violence with the needed resources and support. The article will discuss implications for research, practice, and policy.

scholarly journals Patterns of abuse among South Asian women experiencing domestic violence in the United States

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Bhandari ◽  
Bushra Sabri
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Turning Points ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Motivation To Change ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Patterns Of Abuse

This qualitative study was conducted with a convenience sample of 20 South Asian women experiencing domestic violence in the United States. The results explore the patterns of abuse as well as the factors and circumstances (i.e. turning points) that motivated South Asian women to change in the context of the stage that they were in as per the Landenburger model (binding, enduring, disengaging, and recovery). The four themes that emerged from the interviews and analysis are (1) ‘Timing and Frequency of abuse’, (2) ‘Methods of control – financial, isolation and suspicion’, (3) ‘Cycle of Abuse’, and (4)’ Turning Points – motivation to change’. Implications for practice and policy-level changes for abused South Asian women in the United States are discussed.

Constructions of Battered Asian Indian Marriage Migrants: The Narratives of Domestic Violence Advocates

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (16) ◽  
pp. 1928-1948
Author(s):  
Sonia Kapur ◽  
Anna Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Asian Indian ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Social Constructions ◽  
Economic Dependence ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Victim Advocates ◽  
The Social ◽  
Marriage Migrants ◽  
Dimensional Picture

How are the images of abused South Asian marriage migrants shaped by domestic violence advocates? We explore the social constructions of battered Asian Indian marriage migrants in the victim advocates’ narratives. First, we find the narratives both reproduce and challenge the dominant stereotypes, utilizing some individualistic typifications while constructing these images with an understanding of the broader context of battered South Asian women’s experiences. Second, depending on the issue (e.g., economic dependence or religion), the advocates paint either a multidimensional or a one-dimensional picture of their clients. We emphasize the need for further intersectional studies of the images of abused immigrants constructed by victim advocates.

Group Dance and Motivational Coaching for Walking: A Physical Activity Program for South Asian Indian Immigrant Women Residing in the United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-271
Author(s):  
Manju Daniel ◽  
David Marquez ◽  
Diana Ingram ◽  
Louis Fogg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Asian Indian ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
The United States ◽  
Indian Immigrant ◽  
Indian Immigrant Women ◽  
South Asian Indian

Background: South Asian Indian immigrants residing in the United States are at high risk of cardiovascular disease (prevalence ≥35%), diabetes (prevalence 45.4%), and stroke (prevalence 26.5%). This study examined the effect of culturally relevant physical activity interventions on the improvement of physiological measures and average daily steps in at-risk midlife South Asian Indian immigrant women. Methods: In this 2-arm interventional research design, the dance (n = 25) and the motivational phone calls group (n = 25), attended social cognitive theory–based motivational workshops every 2 weeks for the first 12 weeks. Data for weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol level, and 12-lead electrocardiogram were collected at the baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Results: Significant differences were seen in body weight (F2,94 = 4.826, P = .024; ), waist circumference (F2,92 = 7.496, P = .001; ), systolic blood pressure (F2,94 = 19.865, P = .000; ), triglyceride (F2,94 = 11.111, P = .000; ), cholesterol (F2,94 = 8.925, P = .001; ), blood sugar level (F2,94 = 8.851, P = .000; ), and average daily steps across both intervention groups over time (F2,96 = 30.94, P = .000; ). Conclusion: Culturally relevant motivational workshops with Indian dance and walking are an innovative approach to increasing lifestyle physical activity among South Asian Indian immigrant women.

Help-Seeking Behaviors of South Asian Women Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United States

Partner Abuse ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neely Mahapatra ◽  
Diana M. DiNitto
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women

This study used survey methodology and logistic regression analysis to examine sociocultural factors (isolation, social support, acculturation, and patriarchy) associated with informal and formal help seeking among a community sample of 57 female domestic violence victims of South Asian origin residing in the United States. Of them, 35 (61%) reported seeking some type of help in the past year. Most of the 35 (60%) sought informal help. Participants who were more isolated from their spouse/partner and were not living with children were more likely to seek help. Most women said they sought help from others as a last option. Participants rated the effectiveness of many informal and formal sources of help as “moderately” to “very” helpful. The findings can be used to develop culturally specific intervention programs/services for South Asian women victims of domestic violence.

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