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Published in: Journal of Family Violence 8/2010

01-11-2010 | Articles

Barriers in the Utilization of Domestic Violence Services Among Arab Immigrant Women: Perceptions of Professionals, Service Providers & Community Leaders

Authors: Anahid Kulwicki, Barbara Aswad, Talita Carmona, Suha Ballout

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 8/2010

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Abstract

Ten focus group discussions were conducted with Arab American community leaders who had experience with victims of violence in the Arab American population and issues related to domestic violence. Community leaders were selected from an array of backgrounds, ranging from health and human service providers, legal and law enforcement service providers, religious and grass roots community organizations. Focus group discussions explored the role of personal resources, family, religion, culture and social support system in the utilization of domestic violence services by Arab immigrants experiencing domestic violence. In addition, issues related to personal, socio-cultural and institutional barriers in domestic violence service utilization were addressed along with identifying culturally competent policy strategies in reducing barriers for service utilization by Arab immigrants experiencing domestic violence.
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Metadata
Title
Barriers in the Utilization of Domestic Violence Services Among Arab Immigrant Women: Perceptions of Professionals, Service Providers & Community Leaders
Authors
Anahid Kulwicki
Barbara Aswad
Talita Carmona
Suha Ballout
Publication date
01-11-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Family Violence / Issue 8/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-010-9330-8

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