Citation

Ermentrout DM, Rizo CF, Macy RJ. Violence Against Women 2014; 20(6): 653-676.

Affiliation

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801214539856

PMID

24958748

Abstract

Two community-based agencies collaborated to create a program for justice-involved female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children. Our research team conducted a feasibility study of the children's program using an exploratory, multimethod qualitative design with child participants (n = 8), adult participants (n = 18), and providers (n = 7). Analyses determined four key findings: (a) importance of attendance; (b) the need for a flexible, child-driven curriculum; (c) improvement through expression and peer bonding; and (d) the value of specific program content. The findings point to indispensable program elements and enhancement recommendations. Implications for other communities and providers serving IPV-exposed children are described.

Language: en