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Police Response to Latina Immigrant Intimate Partner Violence Victims: A Qualitative Analysis
Alondra D Garza1, Cortney A Franklin2, Amanda Goodson3
1Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|August 17, 2021
Summary
Police response to intimate partner violence (IPV) among Latina immigrants reveals critical shortcomings. Findings highlight issues in cultural understanding, language access, victim engagement, and service provision, impacting case outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on police decision-making for intimate partner violence (IPV) reports involving Latina immigrants.
- Existing literature primarily focuses on general police responses to IPV, neglecting specific demographic vulnerabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the research gap by examining police decision-making in IPV cases involving Latina immigrant victims.
- To identify shortcomings in police response through an analysis of formal IPV reports.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach was employed for systematic analysis.
- A sample of 36 police case files from a major, diverse US city was assessed.
- LatCrit (Latina/o Critical Theory) framework guided the study.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged regarding deficiencies in police response.
- Identified themes include cultural coercive control, language barriers, victim participation challenges, inadequate case clearance efforts, and insufficient service provision.
- Shortcomings disproportionately affect Latina immigrant victims of IPV.
Conclusions:
- Police response to IPV among Latina immigrants is hampered by systemic and cultural factors.
- Recommendations for policy changes and future research are proposed to improve support and justice for this population.
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