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Community Response and Needs of African American Female Survivors of Domestic Violence

Tameka L. Gillum

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Relatively few studies have looked specifically at the experiences and needs of African American women who are survivors of domestic violence. This study sought to find out from African American survivors (a) what their experience was with various community entities and (b) how they feel race may have affected these experiences. Results indicate a great deal of dissatisfaction with the services received as they attempt to escape and/or stay away from their abusive partners. This dissatisfaction was in large measure due to lack of cultural competence. Implications for service and suggestions for community entities are presented.

Key Words: intimate partner violence • African American survivors • community response • needs assessment

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 23, No. 1, 39-57 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260507307650
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