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A Survey of Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Programs in Saskatchewan, Canada

Extant research demonstrates diversity among intervention program for people who have perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV) in terms of theoretical approach, length, and composition. The present study explores community-based IPV intervention programs delivered in Saskatchewan, Canada, a provi...

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Published in:Canadian psychology = Psychologie canadienne 2023-05, Vol.64 (2), p.93-106
Main Authors: Giesbrecht, Crystal J., Edmonds, Tess F., Bruer, Kaila C.
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Language:English
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Summary:Extant research demonstrates diversity among intervention program for people who have perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV) in terms of theoretical approach, length, and composition. The present study explores community-based IPV intervention programs delivered in Saskatchewan, Canada, a province with a substantial rural population and a high rate of IPV. Twenty-five professionals representing 11 programs provided details of available IPV interventions in an online survey. Findings provide insight into the characteristics of IPV intervention programs and the experiences of professionals who facilitate these programs, including their observations regarding successful interventions and barriers to completion faced by participants. These findings inform recommendations for policy, practice, and future research. Les recherches existantes démontrent la diversité des programmes d'intervention pour les personnes ayant commis des actes de violence entre partenaires intimes (VPI) en termes d'approche théorique, de durée et de composition. La présente étude explore les programmes d'intervention communautaire en matière de VPI offerts en Saskatchewan, au Canada, une province où la population rurale est importante et où le taux de VPI est élevé. Vingt-cinq professionnels représentant 11 programmes ont fourni des détails sur les interventions en matière de VPI possibles dans une enquête en ligne. Les résultats donnent un aperçu des caractéristiques des programmes d'intervention en matière de VPI et des expériences des professionnels qui facilitent ces programmes, y compris leurs observations concernant les interventions réussies et les obstacles à la réussite rencontrés par les participants. Ces résultats permettent de formuler des recommandations pour les politiques, les pratiques et les recherches futures. Public Significance Statement People who perpetrate violence against their intimate partners are often mandated to attend intimate partner violence intervention programs. There is substantial diversity in program content and delivery, and little research has been conducted to date; this article provides the first overview of interventions available in Saskatchewan, Canada.
ISSN:0708-5591
1878-7304
DOI:10.1037/cap0000348