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The intersection of disability, diversity, and domestic violence: results of national focus groups
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Elizabeth, WILLIAMS Oliver
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 18(2), March 2009, pp.133-152.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Data from two national focus groups of 19 key informants (service providers and advocates) are used to explore issues faced by people with physical and sensory disabilities (primarily deafness) in accessing domestic violence services, with particular emphasis on those from minority ethnic groups. The study also looks at the preferences of people of colour when accessing such services, and assesses the cultural competence, disability awareness and domestic violence awareness of domestic violence service providers and disability organisations.
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.