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Critical issues in researching domestic violence among people of color with disabilities
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Elizabeth, WILILAMS Oliver
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 18(2), March 2009, pp.200-219.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Data for this study were collected from two focus groups involving 19 domestic violence service providers and advocates. Broad research themes identified by participants included: the need to involve deaf and other disabled research participants in the research process; the need to avoid re-victimising survivors of abuse; the need for researchers to be aware of deaf and disability cultures; and the importance of avoiding cultural, racial or ethnic assumptions. Potential research topics included: basic data gathering on the prevalence of domestic violence among people of colour with disabilities; in-depth needs assessment regarding appropriate services; cost-effectiveness analysis of existing services; development of best practice guidelines; and exploration of service accessibility issues. The recruitment of research participants and issues of communication and confidentiality are also discussed.