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An Exploration Of Intimate Partner Violence In Lgbt Relationships, Amaris Sanvictores, Karen Park May 2023

An Exploration Of Intimate Partner Violence In Lgbt Relationships, Amaris Sanvictores, Karen Park

Spring 2023 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience disproportionate rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Findings report rates of IPV among LGBT individuals ranging from 31.1%-61.1%, which is higher compared to 29%-35% with their cisgender peers. There is limited research regarding the impact of IPV in LGBT relationships through an occupational therapy lens. Purpose: This research project intends to identify occupational limitations by addressing the required needs and resources of individuals from LGBT IPV to improve their quality of life. The research acquired can be used to identify problem areas to provide …


From Blue To Green: The Development And Implementation Of A Horticultural Therapy Program For Residents Of A Battered Women’S Shelter, Claire M. Renzetti, Diane R. Follingstad, Diane Fleet Mar 2014

From Blue To Green: The Development And Implementation Of A Horticultural Therapy Program For Residents Of A Battered Women’S Shelter, Claire M. Renzetti, Diane R. Follingstad, Diane Fleet

CRVAW Faculty Presentations

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Bungy Jump Into The Unknown - Women Escaping Domestic Violence, Megan Levy Mar 2012

Bungy Jump Into The Unknown - Women Escaping Domestic Violence, Megan Levy

Megan Levy

What happens to those women coming out of a women’s refuge? Can they live away from Domestic Violence? Do they have parenting skills? To answer these questions a case study methodology combined with theories from Humanistic, Social and Community Psychology was implemented to analyse the contents of the meetings held by the refuge’s Self-Help Group,. This group consisted of 11 women, ages 29 to 48 yo: Five of them still in domestic violence; and the rest escaping DV: two, in the refuge, and four who had left 12 to 36 months ago. The first finding: When a woman is still …


9. Domestic Violence And Child Protection: Confronting The Dilemmas In Moving From Family Court To Dependency Court., Thomas D. Lyon, Mindy B. Mechanic Dec 2005

9. Domestic Violence And Child Protection: Confronting The Dilemmas In Moving From Family Court To Dependency Court., Thomas D. Lyon, Mindy B. Mechanic

Thomas D. Lyon

The overlap between domestic violence and child maltreatment has received an enormous amount of attention from domestic violence advocates, child advocates, policymakers, and researchers. The goals of empowering victims of domestic violence, usually women, and protecting children from abuse and neglect, usually by men, are theoretically compatible and mutually reinforcing. However, advocacy for battered mothers and protection for maltreated children have developed along different paths, leading to conflict and distrust (Edleson, 1999).


Spruce Run News (Summer 2005), Spruce Run Staff Jul 2005

Spruce Run News (Summer 2005), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Spring 2005), Spruce Run Staff Mar 2005

Spruce Run News (Spring 2005), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (December 2004), Spruce Run Staff Dec 2004

Spruce Run News (December 2004), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Fall 2004), Spruce Run Staff Sep 2004

Spruce Run News (Fall 2004), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Spring 2004), Spruce Run Staff Mar 2004

Spruce Run News (Spring 2004), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Winter 2004), Spruce Run Staff Jan 2004

Spruce Run News (Winter 2004), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Fall 2003), Spruce Run Staff Sep 2003

Spruce Run News (Fall 2003), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Spring 2003), Spruce Run Staff Mar 2003

Spruce Run News (Spring 2003), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Fall 2002), Spruce Run Staff Sep 2002

Spruce Run News (Fall 2002), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Spring 2002), Spruce Run Staff Mar 2002

Spruce Run News (Spring 2002), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (December 1997), Spruce Run Staff Dec 1997

Spruce Run News (December 1997), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (December 1996), Spruce Run Staff Dec 1996

Spruce Run News (December 1996), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (November 1995), Spruce Run Staff Nov 1995

Spruce Run News (November 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (October 1995), Spruce Run Staff Oct 1995

Spruce Run News (October 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (August 1995), Spruce Run Staff Aug 1995

Spruce Run News (August 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (June 1995), Spruce Run Staff Jun 1995

Spruce Run News (June 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (February 1995), Spruce Run Staff Feb 1995

Spruce Run News (February 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (January 1995), Spruce Run Staff Jan 1995

Spruce Run News (January 1995), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (Ca. 1993), Spruce Run Staff Jan 1993

Spruce Run News (Ca. 1993), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (August 1992), Spruce Run Staff Aug 1992

Spruce Run News (August 1992), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Summer 1988), Spruce Run Staff Jul 1988

Spruce Run News (Summer 1988), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Winter 1988), Spruce Run Staff Jan 1988

Spruce Run News (Winter 1988), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (December 1987), Spruce Run Staff Dec 1987

Spruce Run News (December 1987), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Summer 1987), Spruce Run Staff Jul 1987

Spruce Run News (Summer 1987), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Spruce Run News (December 1986), Spruce Run Staff Dec 1986

Spruce Run News (December 1986), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Summer 1986), Spruce Run Staff Jul 1986

Spruce Run News (Summer 1986), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.