TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Intimate partner violence and disasters: a framework for empowering women experiencing violence in disaster settings
JO  - Affilia
A1  - First, Jennifer M.
A1  - First, Nathan L.
A1  - Houston, J. Brian
SP  - 390
EP  - 403
VL  - 32
IS  - 3
N2  - Disasters, both natural and human-caused, can generate significant stressors for individuals, families, and communities, and research has documented an increase in the prevalence and severity of violence against women following these events. This article reviews research documenting the prevalence and severity of violence against women in disaster settings and provides a framework for intimate partner violence professionals to cultivate resources and capacities that promote women's safety and well-being before, during, and after a disaster. Framework objectives include increasing awareness and capacity to respond, promoting safety planning, ensuring basic needs are met, providing comfort and support, connecting to long-term services, and promoting psychosocial recovery.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-1099
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886109917706338
ID  - ref1
ER  -