title: Culturally specific treatment for partner-abusive Latino men: a qualitative study to identify and implement program components.
abstract: Research based on a demographic survey and qualitative interviews of Latino intimate partner violence perpetrators in Southern California forms the basis of a Spanish-language treatment program designed to be culturally appropriate for Latino immigrant men, and piloted for 4 years with their input. Culturally-specific topics emphasized by participants and integrated into the program are: effective parenting skills for men; gender roles; discussion of discrimination towards immigrants and women; immigration and changing gender roles; marital sexual abuse; and spirituality as related to violence prevention. Attention is given to alcohol abuse and childhood trauma. Results suggest the desirability of an empathic and culturally-sensitive approach, without diminishing responsibility. This program was designed to help clinicians refine their skills and effectiveness in working with this rapidly expanding population.
authors.affiliation: Alliant International University, USA. drchristauriawelland@gmail.com
authors.forename: Christauria
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Welland
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ribner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002140:California; D003376:Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003419:Crisis Intervention / Q000458:organization & administration; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000208:ethnology; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012747:Sexual Partners; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult