Intimate Partner Violence Study

Intimate partner violence does not segregate, there are no boundaries. Regardless of economic status, race, religion, ethnicity or gender, Intimate partner violence (IPV) can affect anyone. Due to the increase in Intimate partner violence in women of color and religious faith based communities; a need was recognized to help address the needs. An educational and intervention program called S.T.A.R.T. It is a culturally sensitive, research-based program, implemented to assist in educating, and training social workers, and others in working with women of color in religious communities, who are victims of Intimate partner violence (IPV). The study speaks to the challenges, outcomes, research and importance of culturally competent social workers. Social Work Intervention Intimate partner violence (IPV) is on the rise and is a worldwide issue. …show more content…
It can be difficult to pin point an exact number of Intimate partner violence cases. According to the Center for Disease Control (Black et al., 2011), one in three women and one in four men have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. African Americans, and Native Americans, experience Intimate partner violence at a higher rate than Whites (Black et al., 2011). Intimate partner violence (IPV), within diverse communities of faith, experience Intimate partner violence at an increased rate (Black et al., 2011). In an effort to address the need for culturally sensitive training materials and models that consider the role of religion and spirituality within Intimate partner violence, a program was developed call S.T.A.R.T., an Education and Intervention program. The program is designed to educate and assist in training culturally sensitive social workers.
Identify the research question(s)
The research questions identified for the social work interaction is that there is a growing acknowledgement to address intimate partner violence in communities of faith, religion and color. What is the connection between Intimate partner violence (IPV), spirituality and religion in diverse communities? Why do community leaders such as clergy, and pastors, play a significant role in religious, faith based diverse communities? Describe the population that was studied The study is targeted for the women of color who are victims of Intimate partner violence (IPV), residiening in religious, faith-based communities. The study also encompasses an extensive training of hundreds of social workers, community leaders and practitioners in cultural sensitivity. Describe the research method(s) or intervention(s) that the researcher(s) used The religiously-sensitive S.T.A.R.T. …show more content…
Education and Intervention Model is spiritually based and evolved from one community’s experience. The model connects with competency-based social work practice. Methods considered were the need to include the Black history of oppression, coping, religious practices, beliefs, distrust and community (Bent-Goodley, 2013; Bent-Goodley, 2012; Brade & Bent-Goodley, 2009; Perkins, Voisin & Brade Stennis, 2013). The S.T.A.R.T. model was tested and implemented to train numerous individuals from diver populations. A post focus group format was used to test for ease and comprehension of the model. Explain the findings of the study Evidence suggests that leaders in communities of faith are considered significant responders and members of support networks for women of color (Bent-Goodley, 2013; Bent-Goodley, 2012; Brade & Bent-Goodley, 2009; Perkins, Voisin & Brade Stennis, 2013). The existence of Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains taboo in communities of color and faith (Brade, 2009). Intimate partner violence is systemic within the faith based communities of color (Brade, 2009). Describe the suggestions the researcher(s) made for future study The suggestion from the research for future