Predicting Women's Perceptions of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency Helpfulness

Women’s perceptions of domestic violence vary across societies and cultures and might change by moving to a new society. This study aims to explore newly arrived Afghan women’s understandings and perceptions of domestic violence and whether they perceive this as acceptable. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 newly arrived Afghan women in Australia. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed inductively to generate and organize themes. The findings showed that informants had a sound knowledge and understanding of domestic violence, and many of them identified various forms of violence. Also, informants strongly rejected that violence against women be considered normal or acceptable.

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Predicting Case Outcomes and Women’s Perceptions of the Legal System’s Response to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Does Interaction Between Community Agencies Matter?

Criminal Justice Policy Review ◽

10.1177/0887403405280944 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 202-233 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Janine M. Zweig ◽

Martha R. Burt

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Community Agencies ◽

Women’S Perceptions

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Associations between women's perceptions of domestic violence and contraceptive use in seven countries in West and Central Africa

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare ◽

10.1016/j.srhc.2017.01.003 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

pp. 110-117 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye ◽

Larissa Brunner Huber ◽

Sarah B. Laditka ◽

Shanti Kulkarni ◽

A. Suzanne Boyd

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Central Africa ◽

Women’S Perceptions ◽

West And Central Africa ◽

Perceptions Of Domestic Violence

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American Indian and European American Women’s Perceptions of Domestic Violence

Journal of Family Violence ◽

10.1007/s10896-007-9126-7 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 25-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Melissa Tehee ◽

Cynthia Willis Esqueda

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

American Indian ◽

European American ◽

Women’S Perceptions ◽

Perceptions Of Domestic Violence

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Beliefs About the Safety and Necessity of the Examination and the Impact on Women's Perceptions of the Pelvic Examination Following Sexual Assault

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e517292011-534 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Julie Weitlauf ◽

Rudolf Moos ◽

David Spiegel ◽

Susan Frayne ◽

John Finney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexual Assault ◽

Pelvic Examination ◽

Women’S Perceptions ◽

The Impact

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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e551122009-009 ◽

2008 ◽

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Violence Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Violence Prevention Program ◽

Domestic Violence Prevention

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Supplemental Material for Vicarious Resilience in Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocates

Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy ◽

10.1037/tra0000159.supp ◽

2016 ◽

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Vicarious Resilience

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801220954269 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 107780122095426

Author(s):

Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya ◽

Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole ◽

Cynthia Fraga Rizo

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Law Enforcement ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Support Groups ◽

Service Providers ◽

Support Needs ◽

Service Needs ◽

Nigerian Immigrants ◽

Related Service ◽

Controlling Behavior

We investigated 13 domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault agency directors’ perspectives regarding Nigerian immigrants’ experiences of violence, DV-related service needs, and best strategies for providing those needs. Directors across five U.S. states were surveyed. Descriptive analyses showed the most common DV types were controlling behavior and cultural/traditional. The most important DV support needs were informational, informal, and legal. Formal support from DV agencies, support groups, and law enforcement was rated the most helpful strategies. Participants wanted to learn more about Nigerian immigrants’ DV experiences. Findings highlight implications for the development of Nigerian-specific DV services.

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The U.S. Marine Corps’ Response to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: An Analysis of the Family Advocacy Program and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Armed Forces & Society ◽

10.1177/0095327x20974397 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 0095327X2097439

Author(s):

Stephanie Bonnes ◽

Jeffrey H. Palmer

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Marine Corps ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Sexual Assault Prevention ◽

Family Advocacy ◽

Advocacy Program ◽

Assault Prevention ◽

The U.S

In this article, we show how the U.S. military treats domestic violence and sexual assault as distinct forms of abuse, which has particular consequences for victims of intimate partner sexual violence. We explore how a specific U.S. military branch, the Marine Corps, complicates these issues further by providing services to intimate partner sexual violence victims from two different programs. Analyzing military orders and documents related to Family Advocacy Program and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, interviews with eight military prosecutors, and the experiences of one military lawyer, we examine program and interactional-level factors that shape victim services, advocacy, and processes. We find that there are program differences in specialized services, coordinated services, and potential breaches of confidentiality related to victim’s cases. We recommend that the Marine Corps recognize the intersections of sexual violence and domestic violence and offer more tailored services to victims of intimate partner sexual violence.

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