Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program: Exploring the Impact of an Antiviolence Intervention Program for Women

This mixed-methods study explores the impact of the Vista curriculum, a trauma-informed antiviolence intervention program for women who have used force in their intimate relationships, delivered by the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program clinicians. Questions sought to understand any...

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Authors: Larance, Lisa Young (Author) ; Miller, Susan L. (Author) ; Collins, Pamela 1985- (Author) ; Liu, Lin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Violence against women
Year: 2025, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 475-497
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
women's use of force
military social work
Domestic Violence
antiviolence intervention
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Summary:This mixed-methods study explores the impact of the Vista curriculum, a trauma-informed antiviolence intervention program for women who have used force in their intimate relationships, delivered by the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program clinicians. Questions sought to understand any changes in personal growth, self-awareness, beliefs, and relationship interaction skills for 62 cisgender women. Findings suggest that women gained personal growth, self-awareness, and increased relationship tools. Women identified the positive impact cofacilitator support and non-judgment had on them and their ability to heal from their experiences and increase their awareness of viable non-forceful alternatives. Policy and practice implications are discussed.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012231216714