Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Intimate partner violence in Vietnam and among Vietnamese diaspora communities in Western societies: A comprehensive review
Other Titles:	Journal of family studies
Authors:	Small, Rhonda Hoang, Kim A Taft, Angela J
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse)
Year:	2008
Publisher:	La Trobe University Press
Citation:	14 (2-3), 2008
Notes:	Informal observations in Australian refuge/shelter services suggest that culturally and linguistically diverse women and children are over-represented in crisis rather than early intervention services. This observation includes Vietnamese women and children escaping intimate partner violence (IPV). There is limited research on the prevalence or characteristics of IPV in Vietnam or their diaspora that sheds light on the role played by immigration, acculturation, gender roles and other factors affecting Vietnamese victims' help-seeking strategies. Such knowledge can inform innovative responses to reduce IPV among Vietnamese families. We searched electronic databases and websites using keyword terms for 'intimate partner/family violence' and 'Viet'. The review found that Vietnamese victims and perpetrators of IPV share major similarities with those globally, especially the socio-economic determinants and sequelae of IPV. However, immigration and refugee status confer particular stressors. The review highlights the important bridging role of bilingual and bicultural staff and other emerging and promising directions. Abstract reprinted with permission eContent Management ? 2008 for further information visit http://jfs.e-contentmanagement.com/ Journal of family studies.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15443
ISSN:	1322-9400
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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