scholarly journals Assessing Domestic Violence Shelter Workers Views and Practices Pertaining to HIV Prevention Services for Women Residing in Domestic Violence Shelters

2018 ◽  
pp. 088626051878180
Author(s):  
Courtenay E. Cavanaugh ◽  
Jenna Harvey ◽  
Kamila A. Alexander ◽  
Samantha Saraczewski ◽  
Jacquelyn C. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Shelter Workers

Pilot Test of an Adapted, Evidence-Based Intervention for Preventing HIV for Women Residing in Domestic Violence Shelters

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 771-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtenay Cavanaugh ◽  
Jacquelyn Campbell ◽  
Vanessa Whitt ◽  
Gina Wingood
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Pilot Test ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
Shelter Workers ◽  
Intervention Acceptability

This pilot study examined whether an evidence-based intervention for preventing HIV that was adapted for women residing in domestic violence shelters improved residents’ HIV knowledge and condom use self-efficacy. The intervention acceptability, feasibility, and fidelity were also assessed. Seven domestic violence shelter workers facilitated the intervention to 32 shelter residents. Residents had significantly higher HIV knowledge and condom use self-efficacy after the intervention. Residents found the intervention highly acceptable. Intervention facilitators generally agreed that the intervention was acceptable and feasible. Facilitators taught the intervention mostly as suggested, but with some changes. Study implications are discussed.

Women Who Use Domestic Violence Shelters: Changes in Depression Over Time

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Campbell ◽  
Cris M. Sullivan ◽  
William S. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter

This study examined the levels of depression reported by women who had used a domestic violence shelter. Depressive symptoms were assessed three times: immediately after shelter exit, 10 weeks thereafter, and 6 months later. Whereas 83% of the women reported at least mild depression on the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale upon shelter exit, only 58% were depressed 10 weeks later. This did not change at the 6-month follow-up. An ecological, longitudinal model was evaluated to predict battered women's depression 8 1/2 months postshelter exit. Results of hierarchical regression analyses suggested that, after controlling for previous levels of depression, the women's feelings of powerlessness, experience of abuse, and decreased social support contributed to their depression symptoms. The women's scores on these three variables (feelings of powerlessness, abuse, and social support) at 10 weeks postshelter exit and at 6-month follow-up predicted depression at 6 months. Thus, there were both predictive and concurrent effects for these constructs. Implications for clinical and community interventions are discussed.

Empowering Women Survivors of Domestic Violence

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Eugenia Hernandez-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Women Survivors ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Societal Costs ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter

Abstract Domestic violence is a pervasive public health problem with high societal costs. Domestic violence shelters provide services to women and their children to support their journey away from violence. Music therapy in shelters can be a vehicle of empowerment for these women. In this clinical portrait, I share my experience as a music therapist in a domestic violence shelter, incorporating an overview of the services and theoretical framework we used, reflecting on the function that music may have in this situation, and illustrating it with the case of one of the women that I was honored to meet.

The Process of Empowerment Reflected in Women's Narratives of Their Stay in a Domestic Violence Shelter

Partner Abuse ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-21
Author(s):  
Katherine M. Kenyon ◽  
Diane Hiebert-Murphy ◽  
Janice Ristock ◽  
Maria I. Medved
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
Women's Narratives ◽  
Narrative Methodology ◽  
Building Community

Domestic violence shelters can provide services that are key to ending intimate partner violence. Yet, little is known about the process through which a stay in shelter increases women's ability to move toward the lives they want. The construct of empowerment has been used to gauge the effectiveness of intimate partner violence interventions and has been linked to a variety of positive outcomes. The present qualitative study analyzed nine in-depth interviews with women in domestic violence shelters to explore processes that occurred within the shelter stay that enhanced their sense of empowerment. A narrative methodology that situates personal stories within the broader social context was used. Four interrelated empowerment storylines were identified and involved self-reflection, gaining clarity, acquiring knowledge, and building community. Implications of these processes for shelter services are discussed.

scholarly journals Enhancing domestic violence advocates’ ability to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): Feasibility and acceptability of an educational intervention

2022 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 174550652110705
Author(s):  
Tiara C Willie ◽  
Laurel Sharpless ◽  
Mauda Monger ◽  
Trace S Kershaw ◽  
Wendy B Mahoney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Background: Survivors of intimate partner violence are at elevated risk for HIV acquisition, yet there is limited research on the best strategies to optimize biomedical HIV prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis among this population. Domestic violence agencies are critical collaborating partners and function as potential entry points into HIV prevention services for survivors; however, limited knowledge regarding HIV prevention has been an important barrier to advocate-led discussions. This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an HIV prevention intervention for domestic violence advocates. Setting: A nonrandomized, group-based intervention with pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention, and 3-month post-intervention periods were conducted with multiple domestic violence agencies in Mississippi. Methods: Overall, 25 domestic violence advocates participated in the two-session intervention. Surveys were administered to assess pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, self-efficacy, subjective norms, and willingness to provide HIV prevention services to intimate partner violence survivors. Generalized estimating equations were conducted to assess change in behavioral outcomes over time. Results: Compared to pre-intervention, there were significant increases at immediate and 3-month post-intervention in advocates’ intervention acceptability, pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, and self-efficacy to provide HIV prevention information, discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis eligibility criteria, assist pre-exposure prophylaxis-engaged clients, and initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis counseling. Conclusion: This group-based intervention enhanced domestic violence advocates’ acceptability, pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, and self-efficacy to offer HIV care information, discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis eligibility, assist pre-exposure prophylaxis-engaged survivors, and initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis counseling with intimate partner violence survivors. Efforts should focus on training domestic violence advocates in HIV prevention care for survivors and also include these agencies in collaborative strategies to reduce HIV incidence.

scholarly journals Children in domestic violence shelters: Does the feminist perspective collapse?

2021 ◽  
pp. 146801732110097
Author(s):  
Isabelle Côté ◽  
Dominique Damant ◽  
Simon Lapierre
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Feminist Perspective ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
Shelter Workers ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Extensive Body ◽  
Mother Blaming ◽  
Shed Light

Summary Even though an extensive body of literature on children has swept the field of domestic violence in the last 30 years, little is known about how domestic violence shelter workers understand children’s situations and how they intervene with them. This article seeks to address this gap in the literature, and presents the results of a study conducted with 48 advocates in the province of Québec (Canada). Findings The data suggest that most of the participants adopt a child-centred perspective and consider the children in their own right during their stay. The accounts of the participants’ practices also reveal that they perceive children as being vulnerable and at-risk. With a moderate emphasis on vulnerability and risk, the participants tend to support the children alongside their mothers, while associating potential risks with the behaviour of the perpetrator of domestic violence. However, with a strong focus on vulnerability and risk, participants tend to cast aside the perpetrators’ behaviour and monitor the women-as-mothers during their stay while associating potential risk with their [in]actions under the circumstances. This can lead to mother-blaming, surveillance and more authoritarian interactions. Applications The understanding of children living with domestic violence needs to remain rooted in a feminist analysis of violence against women in order to avoid some of the issues highlighted in the article. Furthermore, studies that seek to shed light on best social work practices when working with children in alliance with their mothers from a feminist perspective are crucially needed.

scholarly journals Exploring the use of Hotels as Alternative Housing by Domestic Violence Shelters During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-49
Author(s):  
Tara Mantler ◽  
Jill Veenendaal ◽  
C. Nadine Wathen
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelters ◽  
Alternative Housing ◽  
Shelter Workers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Shelter Services ◽  
Delivery Models ◽  
Depth Interviews

Domestic violence shelters present a unique context within the congregate living sector in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelters supporting women during the pandemic had to change service delivery models to include housing women in hotels to adhere to government restrictions and ensure women, and their children, were not homeless. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of hotel use as alternative housing for women experiencing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada. We used interpretive description methodology, including in-depth interviews with 8 women using shelter services, 26 shelter workers and 5 focus groups with 24 executive directors of women’s shelters and other organizations who serve women who have experienced domestic violence. We identified and explored three main tensions in housing women at hotels compared to shelters: 1) autonomy/independence versus support, 2) a better option, the only option, and/or a safety concern, and 3) adequacy of hotels as housing. Drawbacks and benefits of the use of hotels as housing for women in the context of domestic violence are explored and recommendations are highlighted.

The Experiences of Domestic Violence Shelter Workers and Their Perceptions of Shelter Services: A Preliminary Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-561
Author(s):  
Chris Brown ◽  
Christine Serpe ◽  
Sara Brammer
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
Shelter Workers ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Shelter Services

With domestic violence shelters faced with the persistent and arduous challenge of intimate partner violence, using an online survey, we explored the experiences of 98 shelter workers, including their perceptions of shelter services. Findings revealed that a majority of respondents (94%) indicated that through their work, they have had a positive influence on shelter residents. Moreover, 68% agreed that shelters are successful with providing services that will aid women in becoming self-sufficient, and 94% would like to see shelters have a greater impact on helping women find the pathway to economic independence. Thirty-six and 39% of participants, respectively, endorsed items about compassion fatigue and secondary trauma, and slightly more than half (51%) were frustrated by their work. Challenges in the provision of services included lack of funding, housing, and mental health and communal living issues. Incorporation of wellness efforts and self-care practices are encouraged in order for shelter workers to reduce susceptibility to compassion fatigue and secondary trauma.

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