Domestic homicide in immigrant and refugee populations : culturally-informed risk and safety strategies

Abstract

"The<br/ >Brief highlights risk assessment, risk management,<br/ >and safety planning for immigrant and refugee<br/ >populations. The Brief provides definitions of key<br/ >terms and identifies unique risk factors for domestic<br/ >homicide, using the Immigrant Power and Control<br/ >Wheel. Barriers to services for immigrant and refugee<br/ >women are addressed, along with the need for<br/ >culturally-informed strategies for risk assessment,<br/ >risk management, and safety planning. Examples of<br/ >culturally-specific risk assessment tools are provided." (page 2)