TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Back to basics: essential qualities of services for survivors of intimate partner violence
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Kulkarni, Shanti J.
A1  - Bell, Holly
A1  - Rhodes, Diane McDaniel
SP  - 85
EP  - 101
VL  - 18
IS  - 1
N2  - Survivor voice is essential to effectively implement survivor-focused IPV (intimate partner violence) services. In this focus group study, domestic violence survivors (n = 30) shared detailed perspectives as service seekers and recipients, whereas national hotline advocates (n = 24) explored relationships between service providers and survivors based on their interactions with both. Four thematic categories related to enhancing IPV services emerged: providing empathy, supporting empowerment, individualizing care, and maintaining ethical boundaries. Advocates identified additional factors that interfered with quality services, including the following: inadequate organizational resources, staff burnout, lack of training, and poor integration with other community resources. Respectful, empowering relationships are the centerpiece for quality IPV services.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801212437137
ID  - ref1
ER  -