Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Factors related to willingness to help survivors of intimate partner violence
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Bybee, Deborah Sullivan, Cris M Beeble, Marisa L Post, Lori, A
Keywords:	Community attitudes;Informal responses
Year:	2008
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	23 (12), December 2008
Notes:	Although researchers have found that survivors of intimate partner violence seek support from a multitude of sources, ranging from professionals to informal support networks, little is known about the extent to which community members reach out to help survivors. This study explored the type of support provided to survivors and various factors that relate to individuals' willingness to help. Survivors were more likely to be helped by women, younger individuals, those who strongly endorsed criminal justice interventions for perpetrators, and those who perceived intimate partner violence as a frequently occurring issue in their communities. Two additional factors were found to relate to an individual's likelihood of assisting others, including witnessing intimate partner violence as a child and prior victimization. Further research is needed in this area to explore helper, survivor, and contextual characteristics that may affect one's likelihood to offer assistance to survivors. [?2008 SAGE Publications. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SAGE Publications link.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14721
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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