RT Article
T1 Exploring the Perspectives of Professionals on Providing Intimate Partner Violence Services to Women With Disabilities
JF Violence against women
VO 30
IS 2
SP 622
OP 640
A1 Namatovu, Fredinah
A2 Ineland, Jens
A2 Lövgren, Veronica
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/187857258X
AB This study explored the experiences and perceptions of professional service providers offering services to women with disabilities exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). Eighteen in-depth interviews were conducted with service providers working in health care, social work, the police, women’s shelters, and the Centre for Violence Against Women. Our findings suggest that providing adequate IPV services to women with disabilities requires coordination and collaboration. IPV services were organized around five overarching themes: finding services; assessing the risk; identification; protection and care; and becoming independent. This approach was helpful for women who faced disability-related challenges in accessing IPV services.
K1 Professionals
K1 Services
K1 Intimate Partner Violence
K1 Disability
K1 Accessibility
DO 10.1177/10778012221137916