title: "This Is About Me": Feasibility Findings From the Children's Component of an IPV Intervention for Justice-Involved Families.
abstract: Two community-based agencies collaborated to create a program for justice-involved female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children. Our research team conducted a feasibility study of the children's program using an exploratory, multimethod qualitative design with child participants (n = 8), adult participants (n = 18), and providers (n = 7). Analyses determined four key findings: (a) importance of attendance; (b) the need for a flexible, child-driven curriculum; (c) improvement through expression and peer bonding; and (d) the value of specific program content. The findings point to indispensable program elements and enhancement recommendations. Implications for other communities and providers serving IPV-exposed children are described.
authors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA ermentro@email.unc.edu.
authors: Dania M
authors: DM
authors: Ermentrout
authors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors: Cynthia F
authors: CF
authors: Rizo
authors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors: Rebecca J
authors: RJ
authors: Macy
keywords: children; intervention; intimate partner violence