Examining Changes in Abusive Attitudes and Behaviors of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators through a Community-based Prevention Program

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Wong ◽  
Jessica Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

Online delivery of a family-based dating violence prevention program for youth who have been exposed to intimate partner violence: Protocol for an acceptability and feasibility study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Luz Reyes ◽  
Natalie Blackburn ◽  
Eliana Armora Langoni ◽  
Rebecca Macy ◽  
Kathryn Elizabeth Moracco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Program Adherence ◽  
Family Based

BACKGROUND Children who are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) between caregivers are at increased risk for becoming involved in dating violence during adolescence. Yet, to date, few adolescent dating violence (ADV) prevention programs have been developed for and/or evaluated with IPV-exposed youth. One exception is Moms and Teens for Safe Dates (MTSD), an evidence-based ADV prevention program for IPV-exposed mothers or maternal caregivers (moms) and their teens. MTSD consists of a series of booklets that families complete together in a home that include interactive activities to promote positive family communication and healthy teen relationships. We developed an online-adapted version of the MTSD program, entitled, eMoms and Teens for Safe Dates (eMTSD), to provide a delivery format that may: increase program appeal for digitally oriented teens; lower dissemination costs; lower reading burden for low-literacy participants; and incorporate built in cues and reminders to boost program adherence. OBJECTIVE This is a protocol for a research study that has three main objectives: (1) to assess of the acceptability of eMTSD; (2) to identify the feasibility of the research process, including program adherence and participant recruitment and assessment; and (3) to explore the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of two features —text reminders and the creation of an “action plan” for engaging with the program—that may increase program uptake and completion. METHODS Approximately 80 moms and their teens will be invited to complete eMTSD, which includes six 30-minute online modules, over a 6-week period. Moms will be recruited through community organizations and via social media advertising and will be eligible to participate if they have at least one 12–16-year-old teen living with them, experienced IPV after the teen was born, are not currently living with an abusive partner, and have access to an internet-enabled device. Using a factorial design, enrolled dyads will be randomized to four “adherence support” groups (n=20 dyads per group): (1) text reminders and action planning, (2) text reminders only, (3) action planning only, and (4) no adherence supports. All participants will complete brief online assessments at enrollment, after each module is completed, after the full program is completed, and 12-weeks post enrollment. Program adherence will be tracked using website usage metrics. RESULTS Data collected will be synthesized to assess acceptability of the program and feasibility of study procedures. Exploratory analysis will examine the impacts of adherence supports on program completion levels. In November 2021 ethical approval was received and recruitment was initiated. Data collection is expected to continue until December 2022. CONCLUSIONS Online delivery of a family-based healthy relationships program for IPV-exposed teens may offer a convenient, low-cost, engaging approach to preventing ADV. Findings from the study are expected to guide future research.

Characteristics and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence–Related Homicide Post-Release From Jail or Prison

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051988819
Author(s):  
Cynthia Fraga Rizo ◽  
Annelise Mennicke ◽  
Tonya Van Deinse
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Correctional Institutions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Homicide Victimization ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Informal Supports ◽  
Community Based Services

Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration are common experiences among incarcerated people. Despite knowledge regarding the challenges of re-integrating post-release from jail or prison, including an increased risk of homicide victimization, there is a dearth of research focused on IPV-related homicides post-release from a correctional facility. To address this gap, the current study used 2003-2015 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System from 27 states to examine the characteristics and circumstances surrounding IPV-related homicides soon after the homicide victim was released from jail or prison. Of the 126 post-release homicides, 13.5% were related to IPV. Post-release homicides involving either a female victim or perpetrator were more likely to be IPV-related. In the case of many of the IPV-related homicides, there was evidence of prior IPV as well as potential bystanders (including formal and informal supports) who were aware of the risk for IPV escalation and possible lethality. Compared with non-IPV post-release homicides, those related to IPV were more likely to occur in the victim’s home, have been immediately preceded by a physical fight, and have occurred by means other than firearm. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing the capacity of correctional facilities and community-based services to assess for and respond to risk of IPV and IPV-related lethality for individuals leaving correctional institutions.

Facilitators to Engagement in a Mother–Child Therapeutic Intervention Following Intimate Partner Violence

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092631
Author(s):  
Alison Fogarty ◽  
Karli Treyvaud ◽  
Priscilla Savopoulos ◽  
Amanda Jones ◽  
Allison Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
Key Barrier ◽  
Additional Support

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects more than one in four children worldwide. Despite the growing evidence base for interventions addressing children’s IPV exposure, little is known about what assists families to engage with services. The current study sought to explore women’s perceptions of barriers and facilitators to accessing an intervention for their children following IPV. A total of 16 mothers who had engaged in a community-based, dyadic intervention for children exposed to IPV participated in the study. The Brief Relational Intervention and Screening (BRISC) is an evidenced informed program designed by Berry Street (Australia). A pilot of the intervention was implemented across one metropolitan and one regional site. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 mothers who had completed BRISC. Transcripts were analyzed in NVivo using thematic analysis. Key facilitators to initial engagement included strong referral pathways, clear information about the program, and initial phone contact from the service. Difficulty trusting services were identified as a key barrier to initial engagement. Facilitators of continued engagement included flexibility in service delivery, consistent and direct communication between sessions, and the therapeutic approach. Key barriers to sustained intervention engagement included children’s continued contact with their father, mothers’ experiences of guilt and blame, and the need for additional support for mothers’ own mental health. These findings highlight how service and clinician factors such as flexibility, therapeutic approaches, and communication can facilitate engagement for families affected by IPV. In addition, the study highlights the importance of including the voices of women in research to improve the acceptability of services for consumers.

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