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Exploring barriers to leaving violent intimate partner relationships.

Shiphrah A Williams-Evans1, Daniel J Sheridan

  • 1School of Nursing, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

The ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc
|May 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Abused partners face barriers to leaving violent relationships. This study tests two clinical screening tools, the HARASS tool and the Pitts-Williams Inquiry tool, to identify these barriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Domestic Violence Research
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding barriers to leaving abusive relationships is crucial for intervention.
  • Previous research has identified various socioeconomic and psychological factors influencing a victim's decision to stay.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted barriers preventing abused partners from leaving violent relationships.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of two clinical screening tools in identifying these barriers.
  • To inform the development of targeted support services for victims of domestic violence.

Main Methods:

  • The study will involve testing the HARASS (Hinderance Assessment of Relationship Abuse Survival Strategies) tool.

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  • The Pitts-Williams Inquiry tool will also be administered to assess barriers.
  • Data collection procedures for validating these screening instruments will be discussed.

    • Main Results:

    • The article does not present results but outlines the methodology for testing screening tools.
    • Anticipated findings will highlight specific barriers identified by the tools.
    • The study aims to establish the reliability and validity of the HARASS and Pitts-Williams Inquiry tools.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective screening tools are needed to identify barriers faced by abused partners.
    • The HARASS and Pitts-Williams Inquiry tools show promise in this area.
    • Improved identification of barriers can lead to more effective interventions and support for survivors of domestic violence.