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Madeleine Allman1, Angeles Nava2, Nabeeha Asim1
1Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Violence Against Women
|October 11, 2023
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) advocates are motivated by personal history and a sense of solidarity with clients. Understanding these factors is key to retaining dedicated staff in IPV intervention programs.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Effective intimate partner violence (IPV) programs depend on experienced and committed staff.
- Understanding the motivations and experiences of IPV advocates is crucial for program success and staff retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of IPV advocates in transitional shelter programs.
- To identify the factors that motivate and sustain caseworkers in their work with women exiting IPV relationships.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing focus group discussions with 15 transitional housing and IPV shelter caseworkers.
- Analysis of data using the Colaizzi seven-step phenomenological method.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified include historical and intergenerational pathways into IPV advocacy.
- A strong sense of 'unity in sisterhood' with clients emerged as a significant sustaining factor.
- The Colaizzi method provided a structured approach to understanding advocate motivations.
Conclusions:
- Personal history and a deep connection with clients are primary drivers for IPV advocates.
- The findings offer insights into supporting and retaining dedicated staff in critical IPV intervention services.
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