ERIC Number: EJ689376
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Publication Date: 2005-Aug
Pages: 19
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"For Us It Is Like Living in the Dark." Ethiopian Women?s Experiences With Domestic Violence
Sullivan, Marianne; Senturia, Kirsten; Negash, Tigist; Shiu-Thornton, Sharyne; Giday, Beruke
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v20 n8 p922-940 Aug 2005
This article discusses the experiences of domestic violence among Ethiopian refugees and immigrants in the United States. A subset (n = 18) of the larger study sample (N = 254) participated in three focus groups with Amharic-speaking survivors of domestic violence who were currently in or had left abusive relationships. The research was conducted through a public health department, University, and community agency partnership. Findings show domestic violence as taking place within a context of immigration, acculturation, and rapid changes in family and social structure. Participants expressed a need for language and culture-specific domestic violence support and advocacy as well as education programs regarding U.S. laws and resources.
Descriptors: Family Structure, Public Health, Immigrants, Focus Groups, Family Violence, Females, Cultural Awareness, Outreach Programs, Refugees
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Language: English
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