@article{337085dd6874435ba9dfa3de02ed445d,
title = "Understanding the complexity of domestic violence service delivery through the lived experiences of domestic violence advocates",
abstract = "This qualitative research explored the lived experiences of domestic violence advocates to better understand the elements involved in domestic violence service delivery in the United States, focusing on positive and challenging aspects of their work. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 advocates who assisted domestic violence survivors. Advocates{\textquoteright} persistent engagement in reflective practice and advocacy for the survivors against a victim-blaming culture were identified as important elements in delivering multi-faceted domestic violence services. Implications for social work and domestic violence practice in improving domestic violence service delivery for the survivors are discussed.",
keywords = "Domestic violence, domestic violence advocates, domestic violence service delivery, domestic violence services, intimate partner violence, narrative inquiry",
author = "Choi, {Ga Young} and Soonok An and Hyungak Cho and Eun Koh",
note = "The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The research project was funded by the University of Northern Iowa Provost{\textquoteright}s Pre-Tenure Summer Fellowship and the College of Social and Behavioral Science Summer Research Grant in year 2011 when the first author was affiliated with the University. This project could have not been pursued without the advocates who willingly shared their insights and collaboration from the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). The authors would also like to thank Abbigail Jenkins for her assistance with data analysis. The earlier version of this study was presented at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2018 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The research project was funded by the University of Northern Iowa Provost{\textquoteright}s Pre-Tenure Summer Fellowship and the College of Social and Behavioral Science Summer Research Grant in year 2011 when the first author was affiliated with the University.",
year = "2023",
month = may,
doi = "10.1177/00208728211041673",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "66",
pages = "855--867",
journal = "International Social Work",
issn = "0020-8728",
publisher = "SAGE Publications Ltd",
number = "3",
}