Citation

Arón AM, Lorion RP. J. Community Psychol. 2003; 31(6): 561-579.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

The conceptual and programmatic elements of a community-based approach to the prevention and treatment of victims of domestic violence in Chile are presented. The program reflects the tenets of a psychosocial wellness model focusing on individual and community competencies and resources to solve human problems. The intervention incorporates elements of crisis intervention with strategies to identify and empower natural social support networks. As necessary, victims are referred to specialized physical and mental health services. During its initial stages, the program was provided to physicians and allied medical staff of a local hospital. Participants included nurse-aides, nurses, doctors, social workers, social work-aides, and other personnel from medical units providing emergency, pediatric, and obstetric care. Team cohesion was emphasized and information regarding domestic violence, crisis intervention, and referral strategies was provided. During the program's second stage, prevention and education strategies were targeted to community organizations and educational institutions. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Community Psychology, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by John Wiley and Sons)

Foreign Countries
Chile
South America
Community Based
Domestic Violence Intervention
Domestic Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Treatment
Spouse Abuse Intervention
Spouse Abuse Prevention
Spouse Abuse Treatment
Victim Treatment
Violence Against Women
Partner Violence
Treatment Program
Intervention Program
Prevention Program
Adult Female
Adult Victim
Female Victim
05-06