Citation

Ragavan M, Bruce J, Bair-Merritt M, Lucha S, Maya-Silva J, Stebbins E, Chamberlain L. Violence Against Women 2018; 24(3): 266-285.

Affiliation

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801217697206

PMID

29332505

Abstract

We used a community-based participatory research approach to develop, implement, and evaluate one of the first health curricula for female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors residing at a transitional housing program. The curriculum comprised 12 workshops that were developed based on the survivors' experiences, needs, and interests. Evaluation participants included 20 of the 37 women who attended at least one workshop, 12 workshop facilitators, and two housing center staff. Participants found the curriculum to be engaging, interactive, and helpful in building a supportive community. Suggestions for curricular improvement as well as opportunities for further research and curricular development are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

community-based participatory research; curriculum; health; intimate partner violence; transitional housing program