Citation

Morgaine K. Violence Against Women 2011; 17(1): 6-27.

Affiliation

California State University, Northridge.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801209347749

PMID

19850958

Abstract

This qualitative study explores whether individuals working within the domestic violence (DV) field in the United States have utilized a human rights framework and identifies potential benefits of this framework. Using the critique and experiences of women of color as a focal point, data were gathered through interviews with key individuals working with national and regional DV and human rights organizations. This article focuses on challenges within the mainstream DV movement and how a human rights approach could potentially ameliorate some of these concerns by supporting a more holistic approach to DV and increasing coalition building and community engagement.

Language: en