Trapped in an Abusive Relationship with an Organized Crime Offender: the Importance of Mental Health Support
Chris M. Hoeboer,
Anne Bakker,
Remco Wijn
et al.
Abstract:This study aims to get more insight into experiences in the process towards mental recovery and the feasibility of providing mental health support to victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) committed by organized crime offenders in The Netherlands. 150 female victims were identified and, when reached, offered the option for safe and anonymous mental health support for their trauma-related symptoms. We used a mixed-method design involving information from police files (n = 150), patient files (n = 7), focus … Show more
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