Towards a new model of intervention with Latino families surviving domestic violence
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Title
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Towards a new model of intervention with Latino families surviving domestic violence
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:b2880d4e5b6f:10349
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identifier
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10515
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Creator
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Garcia-Leeds, Claudia B.,
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Contributor
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Paul Wachtel
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Date
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2010
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Clinical psychology | Hispanic American studies | Individual & family studies | community programs | domestic violence | immigration | intimate partner violence | Latino | Latino families
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Abstract
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Attempts to understand and explain domestic violence have traditionally focused on biological, psychological and sociological models. These multi-modal perspectives have not completely succeeded in providing a truly integrated perspective of Latino families struggling with domestic violence, as they often fail to adequately acknowledge the impact of language, poverty, and undocumented status on the survivors' ability to overcome domestic violence. The goal of this study was to attempt to create a more effective treatment model by leveraging the knowledge and skill sets of those who work most closely with these families in crisis: the direct care workers.;The participants, which consisted of the direct care staff of the Latino Domestic Violence Program (LDVP), were interviewed individually, and the data was analyzed in accordance with grounded theory methodology. The participants' responses were not only informative and moving, but also served to bring to the fore a number of important issues that might otherwise have been overlooked.;The participants helped identify two main elements that needed to be part of an ideal program. First, the program must be equipped to address all the biopsychosocial needs experienced by the family. These include financial, occupational, educational and mental health needs. Undocumented and non-English speaking clients' needs must be also considered when developing a program for Latino families. Second, it is important that the staff be trained in various theories/models which include an in depth understanding of the clients' culture and where there may be a clash between the values and assumptions of these culture and mainstream America.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Psychology
