Intimate partner violence and disasters: A framework for empowering women experiencing violence in disaster settings.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
Publication Title
Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work
Keywords
women, disasters, intimate partner violence, social work
Abstract
Disasters, both natural and human-caused, can generate significant stressors for individuals, families, and communities, and research has documented an increase in the prevalence and severity of violence against women following these events. This article reviews research documenting the prevalence and severity of violence against women in disaster settings and provides a framework for intimate partner violence professionals to cultivate resources and capacities that promote women’s safety and well-being before, during, and after a disaster. Framework objectives include increasing awareness and capacity to respond, promoting safety planning, ensuring basic needs are met, providing comfort and support, connecting to long-term services, and promoting psychosocial recovery.
Recommended Citation
First, J., First, N.L., & Houston, J.B. (2017). Intimate partner violence and disasters: A framework for empowering women experiencing violence in disaster settings. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work. 32(3), 390-403. DOI: 10.1177/0886109917706338.
