Title

Exploring a Domestic Violence Intervention Curriculum for Immigrant Mexican Women in a Group Setting: A Pilot Study

Department/School

Social Work

Date of this version

2013

Document Type

Article

Keywords

domestic violence, intervention, programs and curriculum, immigrant Mexican women, groups

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2013.767130

Abstract

In 2011–2012, a qualitative exploratory pilot study was conducted to examine the experiences of immigrant Mexican women using a culturally specific domestic violence intervention model curriculum in a Midwestern state. Using a psychoeducational group format, 20 immigrant Mexican women participated in two 11-week groups over a 9-month period at a community-based health clinic. Findings indicated immigrant Mexican women examined current relationships, dating, and domestic violence dynamics in group settings and reported changes in self-esteem within their own culture. Implications for social workers include learning how they can use culturally competent curriculums and programs in group formats.

Volume

36

Issue

4

Published in

Social Work with Groups

Citation/Other Information

Marrs Fuchsel, C. L., & Hysjulien, B. (2013). Exploring a domestic violence intervention curriculum for immigrant Mexican women in a group setting: A pilot study. Social Work with Groups, 36(4), 304-320. https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2013.767130

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