Type:	Journal Article
Title:	An innovative program for justice-involved partner violence victims: "No man is worth me getting locked up"
Other Titles:	Journal of family violence
Authors:	Ermentrout, Dania M Macy, Rebecca J Rizo, Cynthia F
Keywords:	Criminal justice responses;Service provision
Year:	2012
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	27 (5), July 2012
Notes:	Violence victims who are the primary caregivers for their children sometimes become justice-involved through efforts to protect and defend against intimate partner violence (IPV). Judges often mandate these victims to community-based services, although little is known about these services. Given increasing numbers of such victims, two human service agencies collaborated to create a program for female IPV victims who were their children's primary caregivers and who were mandated to services for violence against a male partner. Our research team conducted a feasibility study of the program using an exploratory qualitative study design to collect data from program participants (n = 18) and providers (n = 7). Analyses determined three key findings: (a) the importance of a welcoming, comfortable environment; (b) the value of certain aspects of the program content; and (c) the importance of support from like others for participant improvement. These findings point to indispensable program elements. Implications for other communities and providers serving justice-involved IPV victims who are also primary caregivers are described. [?2012 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SpringerLink.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13397
ISSN:	0885-7482
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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