TY - JOUR
T1 - The Men’s Group at St. Pius V
T2 - A Case Study of a Parish-Based Voluntary Partner Abuse Intervention Program
AU - Davis, Maxine
AU - Jonson-Reid, Melissa
AU - Dahm, Charles
AU - Fernandez, Bruno
AU - Stoops, Charles
AU - Sabri, Bushra
N1 - Funding Information:
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was made possible by funding from The Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research Initiative in Washington, D.C. Support for this research project was also partially provided by Dominican University-School of Social Work.
Funding Information:
The authors sincerely thank the study participants, the HOPE program/Men?s Group at St. Pius V parish, the research assistants, and the many entities represented on the community collaborative board. To obtain a Spanish version of this publication please follow this link. The Spanish version was not peer-reviewed by the American Journal of Men?s Health; Para obtener una versi?n de esta publicaci?n en Espa?ol, por favor, siga este v?nculo: The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was made possible by funding from The Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research Initiative in Washington, D.C. Support for this research project was also partially provided by Dominican University-School of Social Work.
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© The Author(s) 2020.
PY - 2020/1
Y1 - 2020/1
N2 - Literature on Latino men and intervention for intimate partner violence/abuse (IPV/A) is slim. Over 100 men have voluntarily sought help for IPV/A perpetration from “The Men’s Group” (TMG) at St. Pius V parish in Chicago, IL (US) and remained engaged for extended periods. Given the rarity of prolonged non-court mandated engagement in batterer intervention programs (BIPs), a case study was conducted to explore how TMG functions. Drawing on multiple data sources, this study examined development and implementation of TMG, while also investigating contextual factors, motivators and facilitators of participants’ involvement. Data revealed that TMG functions within a supportive community context by using a mixture of traditional techniques and innovative practices, creating a unique treatment modality. The program was found to be culturally-sensitive and spirituality-based. Reasons for initial attendance varied but included: (1) fear of losing or actual loss of their partner/family; (2) acknowledging a problem and desiring to change for self or others; and (3) a desire to reach inner peace. Three themes shed light on why men remain engaged in TMG, including: (1) being met with respect by facilitators; (2) experiencing TMG as “family”; and (3) gaining benefits. Reliance upon the criminal justice system is not enough to address IPV/A perpetration. This program shows promise as an alternative or supplement to traditional BIPs, which typically rely on clients being court-mandated to attend treatment. Given the widespread nature of IPV/A, understanding the operation of potential community-based alternatives or supplements to BIPs is critical in widening access to treatment.
AB - Literature on Latino men and intervention for intimate partner violence/abuse (IPV/A) is slim. Over 100 men have voluntarily sought help for IPV/A perpetration from “The Men’s Group” (TMG) at St. Pius V parish in Chicago, IL (US) and remained engaged for extended periods. Given the rarity of prolonged non-court mandated engagement in batterer intervention programs (BIPs), a case study was conducted to explore how TMG functions. Drawing on multiple data sources, this study examined development and implementation of TMG, while also investigating contextual factors, motivators and facilitators of participants’ involvement. Data revealed that TMG functions within a supportive community context by using a mixture of traditional techniques and innovative practices, creating a unique treatment modality. The program was found to be culturally-sensitive and spirituality-based. Reasons for initial attendance varied but included: (1) fear of losing or actual loss of their partner/family; (2) acknowledging a problem and desiring to change for self or others; and (3) a desire to reach inner peace. Three themes shed light on why men remain engaged in TMG, including: (1) being met with respect by facilitators; (2) experiencing TMG as “family”; and (3) gaining benefits. Reliance upon the criminal justice system is not enough to address IPV/A perpetration. This program shows promise as an alternative or supplement to traditional BIPs, which typically rely on clients being court-mandated to attend treatment. Given the widespread nature of IPV/A, understanding the operation of potential community-based alternatives or supplements to BIPs is critical in widening access to treatment.
KW - behavior modification/change
KW - behavioral issues
KW - domestic violence
KW - gender issues and sexual orientation
KW - intimate partner violence
KW - masculinity
KW - psychosocial and cultural issues
KW - social support
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U2 - 10.1177/1557988319891287
DO - 10.1177/1557988319891287
M3 - Article
C2 - 32059618
AN - SCOPUS:85079530714
SN - 1557-9883
VL - 14
JO - American Journal of Men's Health
JF - American Journal of Men's Health
IS - 1
ER -