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Lisa S Panisch1, Rachel Kollin2, Stella Resko1,3
1Wayne State University School of Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
Abstract:
This study explores barriers and facilitators to initial and continued engagement with law enforcement (LE) among Latina survivors of intimate partner violence. Semi-structured interviews with survivors (N = 40) were analyzed via qualitative case analysis. Participants with no LE engagement (n = 7) anticipated negative consequences and lacked encouragement to report from informal supports. Participants who contacted LE but disengaged (n = 18) experienced systemic hurdles to continued engagement, negative responses from LE, and personal risks. Participants who continued engagement (n = 15) received mixed responses from informal supports and more positive responses from LE. Positive interactions with LE facilitated continued engagement even when informal support was lacking.
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