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Journal Article

Citation

Rasool S. J. Interpers. Violence 2016; 31(9): 1661-1686.

Affiliation

University of Johannesburg, South Africa shahanar@uj.ac.za.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886260515569057

PMID

25667195

Abstract

Limited knowledge is available on the conditions that contribute to women's help-seeking after domestic violence in South Africa. Qualitative research conducted with 17 abused women in shelters in South Africa indicate that the best interests of children are influential both in women's decisions to stay in abusive relationships and to seek help. The personal decisions of women to seek help are influenced by powerful social discourses on the best interests of the child. Policy and practice that advocate for the best interests of the child need to prioritize the safety of both mothers and their children in domestic violence situations.


Language: en

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