Toward a Model for Engaging Latino Lay Ministers in Domestic Violence Intervention

2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 623-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina U. Hancock ◽  
Natalie Ames
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Church Leaders ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Lay Ministers ◽  
Violence Intervention ◽  
Domestic Violence Intervention ◽  
Potential Resource

There is growing recognition that culturally relevant interventions with Latino couples experiencing domestic violence must take place at the community level as well as through clinically-oriented services. This article examines structural and cultural issues related to domestic violence among Latino immigrants living in rural areas of the United States. The authors present a culturally appropriate, environmentally-based model for domestic violence intervention and prevention with rural Latino families. The model identifies Latino church leaders as a potential resource in rural communities and calls upon social workers to collaborate with and support church leaders in preventing and intervening in domestic violence in rural Latino communities.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence Intervention Programs for Perpetrators in Latin America and the Caribbean

Partner Abuse ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Eugenio Esquivel Santoveña ◽  
Teresa da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Violence Intervention ◽  
What Works ◽  
Domestic Violence Intervention ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Shed Light

Research on intervention programs for domestic violence (DV) perpetrators in the United States and in Europe has started to shed light on these interventions and the challenges they face in determining “what works” in those regions. In Latin America, the research is almost nonexistent. This study presents a literature review of studies and program protocols in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the results of a continental survey on characteristics and suggested standards for DV perpetrator programs in this region. Findings indicate perpetrator interventions in this part of the world are in their earliest stages along with the remaining challenges these involve. Suggested standards in the areas of program effectiveness, evidence-based intake assessments, tailoring of programs to minority group’s needs, the conceptualization of DV, influential risk factors, and liaisons between academia and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Student perception about working in rural United States/Canada after graduation: a study in an offshore Caribbean medical school

F1000Research ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
P Ravi Shankar ◽  
Arun K Dubey ◽  
Atanu Nandy ◽  
Burton L Herz ◽  
Brian W Little
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rural Practice ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
The Government

Introduction: Rural residents of the United States (US) and Canada face problems in accessing healthcare. International medical graduates (IMGs) play an important role in delivering rural healthcare. IMGs from Caribbean medical schools have the highest proportion of physicians in primary care.  Xavier University School of Medicines admits students from the US, Canada and other countries to the undergraduate medical (MD) course and also offers a premedical program. The present study was conducted to obtain student perception about working in rural US/Canada after graduation.  Methods: The study was conducted among premedical and preclinical undergraduate medical (MD) students during October 2014. The questionnaire used was modified from a previous study. Semester of study, gender, nationality, place of residence and occupation of parents were noted. Information about whether students plan to work in rural US/Canada after graduation, possible reasons why doctors are reluctant to work in rural areas, how the government can encourage rural practice, possible problems respondents anticipate while working in rural areas were among the topics studied.Results: Ninety nine of the 108 students (91.7%) participated. Forty respondents were in favor of working in rural US/Canada after graduation. Respondents mentioned good housing, regular electricity, water supply, telecommunication facilities, and schools for education of children as important conditions to be fulfilled. The government should provide higher salaries to rural doctors, help with loan repayment, and provide opportunities for professional growth.  Potential problems mentioned were difficulty in being accepted by the rural community, problems in convincing patients to follow medical advice, lack of exposure to rural life among the respondents, and cultural issues.Conclusions: About 40% of respondents would consider working in rural US/Canada. Conditions required to be fulfilled have been mentioned above. Graduates from Caribbean medical schools have a role in addressing rural physician shortage. Similar studies in other offshore Caribbean medical schools are required as Caribbean IMGs make an important contribution to the rural US and Canadian health workforce.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document