Citation

Bridges AJ, Karlsson ME, Jackson JC, Andrews AR, Villalobos BT. Violence Against Women 2018; 24(15): 1810-1829.

Affiliation

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801218754409

PMID

29409400

Abstract

This study examined strategies Hispanic and non-Hispanic White victims of domestic violence use to manage violence and leave their relationships. Participants ( N = 76, 41% Hispanic) completed self-report questionnaires and a semistructured interview with a language-congruent research assistant. Hispanics reported child care needs and fears of social embarrassment as barriers to leaving, while non-Hispanic Whites reported fewer social supports as a barrier. Hispanics were more likely to use legal resources for help, while non-Hispanic Whites used more informal resources. Recognizing unique barriers to leaving abusive relationships and accessing help can guide service providers and others to target vulnerable populations more effectively.

Language: en

Keywords

Hispanic; Latina; domestic violence; help seeking; service utilization