Citation

Dyer J. J. Relig. Spiritual. Soc. Work 2010; 29(1): 33-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15426430903479254

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Many individuals in African-American communities turn to their pastors for help with domestic violence; however, very little is known about actual clergy perspectives and practices regarding intimate partner violence. A single-interview template was designed to gain insight into the thinking of eight clergy on this topic. The findings of this study provide insight regarding perspectives and practices used by clergy to address partner violence, many of which are compatible with clinical best practices. They also provide understanding about the attitudes or interventions possibly encountered by victims of intimate partner violence in some churches.