Development of B.R.A.K.E. the Cycle: A Culturally Responsive Bystander Intervention for South Asian Immigrants in the United States

South Asian (SA) immigrants are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States. Due to the stigma associated with domestic violence among SAs, disclosing victimization experiences may be challenging. In circumstances where experiences are disclosed, informal help-seeking through fa...

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Published in:Families in society 2023-09, Vol.104 (3), p.384-391
Main Authors: Rai, Abha, Perkins, Nathan H., Grossman, Susan F., Malazarte, Nikki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bystanders
Cultural sensitivity
Domestic violence
Families & family life
Friendship
Help seeking behavior
Immigrants
Intervention
South Asian cultural groups
Stigma
Victimization
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Summary:South Asian (SA) immigrants are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States. Due to the stigma associated with domestic violence among SAs, disclosing victimization experiences may be challenging. In circumstances where experiences are disclosed, informal help-seeking through family/friends is utilized more often than formal help-seeking. Therefore, it is essential for friends/family to be empowered to effectively intervene. B.R.A.K.E. the Cycle has been developed as an innovative online intervention for SA community members (informal resources) to provide support to those experiencing abuse. The goal of this intervention is to enhance responsibility and knowledge among bystanders. Utilizing a culturally responsive intervention is an integral step in enriching services provided by practitioners serving immigrants, which we highlight in this practice note.
ISSN:1044-3894
1945-1350
DOI:10.1177/10443894221132339