A study was made of interview transcripts to determine whether the breakdown in the system occurred because of lack of social worker engagement or because details of reports were vague or unsubstantiated. Review of interviews at eleven different sites and by dozens of welfare workers revealed that workers' interpersonal communication skills were lacking. Workers were noted to have preconceived notions of what constituted abuse. The study recommends that welfare workers receive additional training to respond more appropriately to victims of domestic violence.
McLeod, a., Hayes, D.G., & Chang, C.Y. (2010). Female intimate partner violence survivors experiences with accessing resources. Journal of Counseling and Development 88 (3),
303-310.
Five survivors of domestic violence, three African-American and two Caucasian women, reported on survival strategies and exiting the abusive relationships. Researchers have identified personal resources, such as spirituality, a sense of humor, and a sense of hope, as well as community resources that provide support when women leave. The study's findings urge counselors to identify the resources an abuse victim has as part of diagnostic and treatment plans. Counselors should be aware of various resources available, including resources for physical protection, and be prepared to make recommendations to abuse victims for further enhancing support systems and awareness and access to resources.
There has always been violence against women, but the issue has only been addressed in modern times. The author suggests that there still is not enough being done and cites the lack of research into abuse of women in military families. In addition to domestic abuse Americans see in their own country, they must direct their attention as well to the women under Taliban rule. In that strict society, women must not only keep their bodies covered, they are prohibited from learning and even from singing. Although there are various types and levels of abuse experienced around the world, the needs of abused women are intertwined and deserve international attention.
Wuest, J., Ford-Gilboe, M., Merrit-Gray, M., Wil, P., Campbell, J., Lent, B., Varcoe, C., & Smye, V. (2010). Pathways of chronic pain in survivors of intimate partner violence.
Journal of Women's Health 19 (9), 1665-1674.
Researchers found a correlation between severe chronic pain in women and lifetime abuse-related injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity, and depression severity. The findings are important to clinical care workers, who should assess for history of child abuse, IPV, IPV-related injuries and/or depression when working with women who report chronic pain.
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