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Divorcing Abused Latina Immigrant Women's Experiences With Domestic Violence Support Groups |
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| Authors: | Olga Molina Shawn A. Lawrence Aisha Azhar-Miller Marlene Rivera |
| Affiliation: | 1. School of Social Work, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA omolina@mail.ucf.edu;3. School of Social Work, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA;4. Safety Net Identification Program, Office of the State Attorney, Palm Beach County , Florida, USA |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of Latina immigrants who are divorcing and in domestic violence support groups (DVSGs). To gain an understanding of the client perspective, an ex-post facto research design was utilized with the data collection taking place after the members had terminated with the DVSG services. The convenience sample consisted of 15 Latina women. A questionnaire was used to determine the women's satisfaction with the group services. Results indicated that overall the group experience was positive, with 80% of the women reporting an overall “excellent” experience and 20% reporting an overall “good” experience. |
| Keywords: | domestic violence intimate partner violence divorce support groups domestic violence groups Latina women Hispanic women undocumented Latina women immigrants |