Community-Based Violence Awareness

Kelly, Patricia J.; Lesser, Janna; Peralez-Dieckmann, Esther; Castilla, Martha

doi:10.1080/01612840601172577

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“…One of the only published studies examining the work of promotoras in DV revealed preliminary findings of positive consequences for both the promotoras and women who attended their DV presentations (Kelly et al, 2007). Benefits for the promotoras included better communication skills and gaining expert knowledge (Kelly et al, 2007). The present study extends previous research on the promotora model for the field of DV by examining peer leadership development with a group of immigrant Latina women survivors of DV.…”

Section: Extending Promotora Models To Latina DV Survivorssupporting

confidence: 54%

“…Though limited in its ability to generalize beyond this unique training group, this study extends our current understanding of the impact of promotora -based programs for DV specifically by highlighting how such programs can positively affect DV promotoras themselves (Squires & O’Brien, 2012). Though Latino communities and allies have frequently responded to DV using nontraditional and culturally relevant outreach (Kelly et al, 2007), the present study addresses the lack of studies that document promotora programs that may benefit women living under significant economic and sociopolitical stress, and who also are living with histories of DV. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first prospective study of a peer leadership program to evaluate the impact of a promotora model training program on immigrant Latina survivors of DV.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For some immigrant survivors, previous experiences of inadequate response or lack of legal protection in their country of origin could affect their ability to access services within the United States (Cho, Vélez-Ortiz, & Parra-Cardona, 2014). These findings emphasize the need not only for more nuanced and culturally appropriate approaches to DV in Latino families but also services that are continuous, trusting, and respectful like promotora models that have been used in and by Latina/o communities internationally and domestically (Balcázar et al, 2011;Balcázar et al, 2012;Kelly, Lesser, Peralez-Dieckmann, & Castilla, 2007;Messing et al, 2015).…”

Section: Domestic Violence Among Latinasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, knowledge on this approach in the area of DV is limited. One of the only published studies examining the work of promotoras in DV revealed preliminary findings of positive consequences for both the promotoras and women who attended their DV presentations (Kelly et al, 2007). Benefits for the promotoras included better communication skills and gaining expert knowledge (Kelly et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Self-Empowerment of Immigrant Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence

Serrata

Hernandez-Martinez

Macias

2016

Hisp Health Care Int

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This article presents the results of a self-empowerment leadership intervention program for Latina immigrant survivors of domestic violence in Atlanta, Georgia. It builds on the literature base of the Promotora model, a public health model using peer information sharing as a tool for health promotion. This study used an embedded mixed-methods design with quantitative and qualitative components to evaluate the impact of a peer community leadership program called Líderes Results of single-subject analyses show that the participants experienced change in three components of self-empowerment: intrapersonal, interactional, and behavioral. The qualitative findings revealed that they overcame fear and gained knowledge as well as a sense that they could promote change in their community. These findings add support to a growing literature base that demonstrates how peer model programs can not only positively influence the well-being of the communities they serve but also have transformative effects on peer leaders themselves. Study findings can also inform future efforts to empower survivors through promotora approaches specifically in the context of domestic violence prevention.

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Section: Extending Promotora Models To Latina DV Survivorssupporting

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Section: Domestic Violence Among Latinasmentioning

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Self-Empowerment of Immigrant Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence

Serrata

Hernandez-Martinez

Macias

2016

Hisp Health Care Int

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“…Promotoras are community members who are trained to provide education and/or guidance for fellow community members (Nemcek & Sabatier, 2003) and serve as liaisons between the community and health care professionals on projects that aim to benefit the community (Elder, Ayala, Slymen, Arredondo, & Campbell, 2009). The use of promotoras and lay health advisors in research studies has been well documented (Kelly, Lesser, Peralez-Dieckmann, & Castilla, 2007) and is considered an effective strategy for reaching underserved communities (Saad-Harfouche et al, 2011). Additionally, promotoras have been successful in addressing uncontrolled HTN and have had positive outcomes in the management and reduction of HTN risks (Sánchez et al, 2014).…”

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The Jonas Hypertension Program: An Academic–Community Partnership to Address Hypertension in Four DominicanBateyes

Conley

Enriquez

Cheng

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Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: Adults living in bateyes (i.e., sugarcane plantation villages) in the Dominican Republic have minimal access to health care services. Hypertension (HTN) is a serious and often unrecognized health problem among batey residents. The Jonas Batey Hypertension Program was built on existing social networks to address the detection and treatment of HTN. Methods: An ongoing community-based participatory research endeavor involves a partnership among three organizations and collaboration with promotoras who engage their batey communities in a mobile HTN screening and treatment program. Adults are screened and, if indicated, are treated with antihypertensive medications. Data collection includes project documentation, participant observation, demographic data, blood pressure (BP) measurements, and pill counts. Results: To date, 243 adults have received HTN treatment in four batey communities. A within-group, as-treated, repeated-measures, pre-/postanalysis showed that among participants who had been receiving antihypertensive treatment for 12 months (n ¼ 70), there was a significant decrease in BP (p < .005). Conclusion: Results of an interim data analysis indicate that the program model has been implemented successfully and is making a positive impact on BP control. Evaluation is ongoing with regard to the long-term HTN-related health outcomes of batey residents. Ensuring program sustainability is an important consideration for the future.

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Key roles of community connectedness in healing from trauma.

Schultz

Cattaneo

Sabina

et al. 2016

Psychology of Violence

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Connection to community has been identified as a protective factor in the experience of trauma, but many interventions have acted inadvertently to ignore or not account for the potential for disruption to connections within communities. We examine the role of community connectedness in relation to healing from individual and community experiences of trauma, drawing from culturally specific interventions that give a central role to connection. Key Points: Connection to community matters for those who have experienced trauma, yet many interventions do not build on or in some cases disrupt positive connections to community. This commentary examines Latino and American Indian/ Alaska Native communities for examples of this disruption and how those communities have responded with culturally specific interventions to increase community connections. The mechanisms through which community connectedness operates in these examples include accountability, community norming, and belonging and identity. Conclusions: Researchers and practitioners must consider how interventions impact community connectedness, and increasing capacity for connection should be targeted in healing efforts. We suggest more theorizing on the mechanisms that potentially enable community connectedness to buffer the effects of trauma and implications for intervention. Community-informed efforts have the potential to be more effective and sustainable in reducing the impact of trauma on families and societies.

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Community-Based Violence Awareness

Cited by 12 publications

References 17 publications

Self-Empowerment of Immigrant Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence

Self-Empowerment of Immigrant Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence

The Jonas Hypertension Program: An Academic–Community Partnership to Address Hypertension in Four DominicanBateyes

Key roles of community connectedness in healing from trauma.

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