Intimate Partner Violence and Global Public Health

Workman, Alex

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-96778-9_97-1

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“…Given that men who use substances are underserved in perpetrator programs and are also most likely to drop out of standard perpetrator programs ( 14 , 23 , 24 ), alternative approaches that address their specific needs and risks, such as ADVANCE-D are required. We were able to adapt the ADVANCE face-to-face group program to reduce IPV by men in substance use treatment for blended digitally-supported delivery based on available evidence of best practice with input from key stakeholders and people with lived experience.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Limited evidence shows what works to reduce IPV perpetration by men who use substances ( 19 ), but programs that include trauma and substance use components show promising results and/or greater reductions in perpetration ( 20 , 21 ). Regardless, men in substance use treatment are underserved by perpetrator programs ( 22 , 23 ) and often considered unsuitable for such programs due to their substance use ( 24 ). Men who use substances are also most likely to drop out of perpetrator programs ( 14 , 23 , 24 ), suggesting alternative and tailored approaches are required.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Regardless, men in substance use treatment are underserved by perpetrator programs ( 22 , 23 ) and often considered unsuitable for such programs due to their substance use ( 24 ). Men who use substances are also most likely to drop out of perpetrator programs ( 14 , 23 , 24 ), suggesting alternative and tailored approaches are required. We developed the ADVANCE perpetrator group program ( 25–27 ) to address the complex interplay between substance use and IPV perpetration in the context of intoxication, withdrawal, craving and acquiring substances ( 28–30 ), neglected in other programs.…”

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Adapting the ADVANCE group program for digitally-supported delivery to reduce intimate partner violence by men in substance use treatment: a feasibility study

Gilchrist,

Dheensa,

Johnson

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionCOVID-19 restrictions created barriers to “business as usual” in healthcare but also opened the door to innovation driven by necessity. This manuscript (1) describes how ADVANCE, an in-person group perpetrator program to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) against female (ex)partners by men in substance use treatment, was adapted for digitally-supported delivery (ADVANCE-D), and (2) explores the feasibility and acceptability of delivering ADVANCE-D to men receiving substance use treatment.MethodsFirstly, the person-based approach and mHealth development framework were used to iteratively adapt ADVANCE for digitally-supported delivery including conceptualization, formative research, and pre-testing. Then, a non-randomized feasibility study was conducted to assess male participants’ eligibility, recruitment, and attendance rates and uptake of support offered to their (ex)partners. Exploratory analyses on reductions in IPV perpetration (assessed using the Abusive Behavior Inventory; ABI) and victimization (using the revised ABI; ABI-R) at the end of the program were performed. Longitudinal qualitative interviews with participants, their (ex)partners, and staff provided an understanding of the program’s implementation, acceptability, and outcomes.ResultsThe adapted ADVANCE-D program includes one goal-setting session, seven online groups, 12 self-directed website sessions, and 12 coaching calls. ADVANCE-D includes enhanced risk management and support for (ex)partners. Forty-five participants who had perpetrated IPV in the past 12 months were recruited, forty of whom were offered ADVANCE-D, attending 11.4 (SD 9.1) sessions on average. Twenty-one (ex)partners were recruited, 13 of whom accepted specialist support. Reductions in some IPV perpetration and victimization outcome measures were reported by the 25 participants and 11 (ex)partners interviewed pre and post-program, respectively. Twenty-two participants, 11 (ex)partners, 12 facilitators, and 7 integrated support service workers were interviewed at least once about their experiences of participation. Overall, the program content was well-received. Some participants and facilitators believed digital sessions offered increased accessibility.ConclusionThe digitally-supported delivery of ADVANCE-D was feasible and acceptable. Remote delivery has applicability post-pandemic, providing greater flexibility and access. Given the small sample size and study design, we do not know if reductions in IPV were due to ADVANCE-D, time, participant factors, or chance. More research is needed before conclusions can be made about the efficacy of ADVANCE-D.

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