Citation

Crandall M, Senturia K, Sullivan M, Shiu-Thornton S. J. Interpers. Violence 2005; 20(8): 941-958.

Affiliation

Northwestern University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886260505277679

PMID

15983132

Abstract

This article explores the experience of domestic violence and utilization of domestic violence resources among immigrant women who were Russian speaking. Participants, many of whom came to the United States as so-called mail-order brides, reported diverse forms of abuse, including isolation and financial restrictions, and were reluctant to get outside help because of embarrassment about their circumstances. Survivors stressed the importance of language- and culture-appropriate outreach and services and urged that women receive information about domestic violence services and laws on immigration. Assistance with housing, child care, and job searches is integral to safe transitions out of abusive relationships. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2005. Copyright © 2005 by SAGE Publications)


VioLit keywords:
Sociocultural Factors
Caucasian Female
Caucasian Adult
Caucasian Victim
Female Victim
Domestic Violence Victim
Domestic Violence Effects
Coping Skills
Psychological Victimization Effects
Immigrant Victim
Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
Adult Female
Adult Victim
Cultural Values
Russian Immigrant
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