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Perceptions, Help-Seeking, and High-Risk Domestic Violence in Black Communities
Tricia Bent-Goodley1, Aaliah Zonicle1, Sakima Romero-Chandler1
1Howard University, Washington, DC, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Black women face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding community perceptions of IPV and systemic barriers is crucial for improving help-seeking strategies and survivor support.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects one in four women, with Black women experiencing disproportionately higher rates.
- Black women represent a significant percentage of domestic violence fatalities, highlighting a critical public health issue.
- Understanding community perceptions of IPV is essential for developing effective interventions and support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how Black communities perceive domestic violence and high-risk domestic violence.
- To investigate the impact of these perceptions on help-seeking strategies among survivors.
- To identify barriers and facilitators within the Black community related to seeking help for domestic violence.
Main Methods:
- Focus groups were conducted with 128 participants from diverse rural, urban, and suburban communities across six U.S. cities.
- Data collection occurred between April 2020 and October 2020.
- Qualitative analysis explored community perceptions and help-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Findings confirmed existing knowledge and introduced new insights into domestic violence perceptions within Black communities.
- Inadequate and negative responses from systems, lack of cultural responsiveness, and poor police interactions were identified as significant challenges.
- Survivors employ calculated decision-making processes to determine trusted sources and appropriate avenues for seeking help.
Conclusions:
- Systemic issues significantly impact help-seeking behaviors for domestic violence survivors in the Black community.
- Culturally responsive interventions and improved interactions with law enforcement are necessary.
- Addressing these multifaceted issues requires tailored strategies to support Black women experiencing intimate partner violence.
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