Domestic Violence Advocacy: Facts, Tips, and Resources

Eman Tadros; Ruben Lopez; Eunice Gomez

doi:10.61838/kman.pwj.5.1.1

Authors

Eman Tadros * Assistant Professor, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, Illinois, USA EMANTADROS@GMAIL.COM

Ruben Lopez Division of Psychology and Counseling, Governors State University, University Park, IL, USA

Eunice Gomez College of Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, USA

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.pwj.5.1.1

Keywords:

domestic violence, intimate partner violence, advocacy, survivor

Abstract

There is a lack of professional support and plenty of economic stressors which can trigger intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of this article is to bring awareness of advocacy for victims. In most cases, victims struggle with IPV alone, but there are organizations that offer advocacy and support services. Understanding the facts, tips, and resources for dealing with IPV might help victims have a better outcome and help professionals become aware of the resources available to clients. The article outlines key focuses of domestic violence advocacy for individuals and mental health professionals to gain insight of steps and actions that can be taken for empowerment and safety. Recommendations for clinicians and resources are provided.