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Latinos’ Perspectives and Experiences With Intimate Partner Violence

Joanne Klevens

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

Gene Shelley

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

Carmen Clavel-Arcas

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

David D. Barney

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Cynthia Tobar

Latino Community Development Agency, Oklahoma City

Elizabeth S. Duran

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Ruth Barajas-Mazaheri

Latino Community Development Agency, Oklahoma City

Janys Esparza

Latino Community Development Agency, Oklahoma City

This qualitative study, utilizing focus group interviews with community members and in-depth interviews with victims and perpetrators, explored Latinos’ beliefs and perceptions of IPV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a basis for developing culturally appropriate intimate partner violence (IPV) services for this population. The findings from these interviews suggest that this community recognizes IPV as a problem and is aware of the multiple dimensions, potential causes, and negative consequences of IPV. In general, participants perceived family and neighbors as preferring to not get involved in situations of IPV. However, family was also expected to, and often did, provide tangible support to victims. Directions for developing prevention programs for this population and future research are suggested.

Key Words: beliefs • domestic violence • Hispanics

Violence Against Women, Vol. 13, No. 2, 141-158 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801206296980
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