TY - JOUR
T1 - The intersection of disability, diversity, and domestic violence
T2 - Results of national focus groups
AU - Lightfoot, Elizabeth
AU - Williams, Oliver
PY - 2009/3/1
Y1 - 2009/3/1
N2 - Using data from two national focus groups of 19 key informants, this article explores the unique issues faced by people with physical and sensory disabilities in accessing help for domestic violence, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of people of color with disabilities. In addition, this study explores the programmatic preferences of people of color with disabilities in seeking help in regards to domestic violence, and assesses the cultural competence, disability awareness, and domestic violence awareness of domestic violence service providers and disability organizations.
AB - Using data from two national focus groups of 19 key informants, this article explores the unique issues faced by people with physical and sensory disabilities in accessing help for domestic violence, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of people of color with disabilities. In addition, this study explores the programmatic preferences of people of color with disabilities in seeking help in regards to domestic violence, and assesses the cultural competence, disability awareness, and domestic violence awareness of domestic violence service providers and disability organizations.
KW - Cultural competence
KW - Disability
KW - Diversity
KW - Domestic violence
KW - Help seeking
KW - People of color
KW - Race and ethnicity
KW - Service providers
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U2 - 10.1080/10926770802675551
DO - 10.1080/10926770802675551
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:60749106940
VL - 18
SP - 133
EP - 152
JO - Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
JF - Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
SN - 1092-6771
IS - 2
ER -