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Trauma Symptoms and Life Skill Needs of Domestic Violence Victims

Mrugaya W. Gorde

University of Illinois at Chicago

Christine A. Helfrich

University of Illinois at Chicago

Marcia L. Finlayson

University of Illinois at Chicago

This study identified the trauma symptoms and life skill needs of 84 domestic violence victims from three domestic violence programs. Women completed two self-report tools: Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) and Occupational Self Assessment (OSA). Staff members participated in focus groups regarding their perceptions of the women’s needs. Women scored within the clinical range on the Defensive Avoidance (39.8%), Intrusive Experiences (30.1%), and Tension Reduction Behavior (24.1%) clinical scales of the TSI. On the OSA, the groups’ priorities differed although all demonstrated a desire to function more independently. Their mental health functioning and prioritization of needs differed based on their level of involvement with the service delivery system. Staff members believe women lack skills in the areas of money management, seeking and obtaining employment, locating permanent housing, independently completing self-care and home management activities, managing stress, and parenting. The findings indicate that both mental health and life skills needs must be addressed.

Key Words: domestic violence • PTSD • life skills • homeless • needs assessment

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 19, No. 6, 691-708 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260504263871
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