Mothers Affected by Domestic Violence: Intersections and Opportunities with the Justice System

Using Photovoice to Address Gender-Based Violence: A Qualitative Systematic Review

“…Other research implications that emerge from the review include (a) develop strategies to recruit larger and more diverse samples, (b) combine photovoice methods with other research methods, for example, quantitative, longitudinal, (c) develop strategies to recruit a larger, more diverse sample, and (d) beware of marginalizing indigenous perspectives documented by informants. A few studies recommend devising methods for recruiting more participants and participants with diverse backgrounds (Latourneau et al, 2012; Moya et al, 2014; Taylor et al, 2007). Two of the studies suggest combining photovoice research methods with a quantitative or longitudinal research design (Jategaonkar & Ponic, 2011; Moya et al, 2014); this effort would provide multiple forms of data (perspectives) on the same research topic, which stands to illustrate a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.…”

“… 3. The Letourneau, Duffy, and Duffett-Leger (2012) study provided secondary analysis of two separate studies. The second study engaged the participants in a photovoice project.…”

A Sociological Investigation of Awareness and Causes of Intimate Partner Violence in Nigeria: A Survey of Agege, Lagos State

“…It has been a problem which has attracted the attention of the global community. Letourneau, Duffy and Duffett-Leger [2012] argued that estimate of women's lifetime exposure to Intimate Partner Violence by husbands, partners, or boyfriends range between 8% and 66% dependent upon the study sample and definition of abuse. In American, 7 million Children are living in severely violent homes, defined as homes in which partners kicked, beat up, choked, or used a weapon during violent acts [Howell, Miller and Graham-Bergmann, 2012].…”

“…Fifty-six percent of women who report wife assault are between the ages of 18 and 34, the period that coincides with the child bearing years. Moreover, mothers of young children are more likely to suffer serious physical injuries and to fear for their lives than other abused women [Letourneau et al, 2012].…”

“…Historically, Intimate Partner Abuse was viewed as a private matter in which the Criminal Justice System had little interest and took no action unless the violence resulted in serious injury or death [Melton, 2012]. Letourneau et al [2012] discovered from their findings that mothers affected by domestic violence are confronted with negative attitudes and ineffectual practices within convoluted bureaucratic Criminal Justice System, leaving many feeling re-victim.…”