Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States by Domestic Violence Coalition Leaders

This U.S. study explores lessons learned about domestic violence service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic identified by state, territory, and tribal coalition leadership to advance preparedness and guide structural improvements for future disasters. Semi-structured interviews with 25 Coalition...

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Main Author: Miller, Susan L. (Author)
Contributors: Fleury-Steiner, Ruth ; Camphausen, Lauren C. ; Wells, Sarah A. ; Horney, Jennifer
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Violence against women
Year: 2025, Volume: 31, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 720-737
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Keywords:
domestic violence coalition leaders
lessons learned from pandemic
COVID-19 and domestic violence
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Summary:This U.S. study explores lessons learned about domestic violence service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic identified by state, territory, and tribal coalition leadership to advance preparedness and guide structural improvements for future disasters. Semi-structured interviews with 25 Coalition leaders identified public health control measures and victim-centered strategies used to mitigate the pandemic's impacts on services and advocacy. Three main themes emerged: workforce innovations, system empowerment, and the simultaneous pandemic of racial injustice. The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Coalitions to respond creatively and highlighted resources needed to support survivors and the domestic violence (DV) workforce going forward, including reassessing the current state of the DV movement.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012231220369