TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Developing a Domestic Violence Protocol for Marriage Education: Critical Components and Cautions
JO  - Journal of couple and relationship therapy
A1  - Whiting, Jason B.
A1  - Bradford, Kay
A1  - Vail, Ann
A1  - Carlton, Erik T.
A1  - Bathje, Katie
SP  - 181
EP  - 181
VL  - 8
IS  - 2
N2  - It is important for professionals involved in marriage education initiatives to address domestic violence. One way to do this is to create and use a violence protocol. This article discusses why this is important and reviews lessons learned from the development of a protocol in one federally funded marriage education initiative. Recommended components for violence protocols are reviewed, including mechanisms to encourage safety in disclosure and referral, sensitivity to culture, and understanding the scope and impact of domestic violence. The importance of collaboration with and adaptation to each community is discussed, and suggestions for educators, clinicians, and researchers are provided.    Keywords: domestic violence; marriage education; violence protocol<p />
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SN  - 1533-2691
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332690902813844
ID  - ref1
ER  -