Here is Haddon's matrix applied to IPV in the Hmong community.
| Phases | Human | Vehicles & Equipment | Physical Environment | Socio-Economic Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Injury Phase | Provide education about signs of unhealthy relationships. | Screen individuals to identify high risk for perpetrating IPV and provide education | Remove item from residence that may be used a weapon (firearm, bats, tools, etc...) | Foster social norms that do not condone IPV. Train health and social services in cultural sensitivity and diversity. Develop culturally-appropriate prevention programs with collaboration of the community. Train community/clan leaders in IPV prevention. |
| Injury Phase | Teach populations how to react if they experience IPV to lessen/prevent injury. Also, provide available resources for help. | Teach perpetrators calming methods or resources where they can go for help. | Have victims have a safe plan in place if they need to escape their residence. | Promote ways for individuals to intervene an IPV situation in a safe manner (i.e., call authorities). |
| Post-Injury Phase | Have community/clan leaders available for the victim to speak to about the situation and the options available. Provide local resources where the victim can receive proper assistance to her/his needs. |
Have community/clan leaders who have been trained in IPV counsel the perpetrator. Send perpetrator to rehabilitation where s/he can obtain culturally-appropriate education on IPV. |
Provide a safe location (shelter) where the victim can stay. | Lobby for fund to provide social services for victims and perpetrators. Have community leaders debrief with community about incident. |
| Total Losses/Costs | Damage to People | Damage to Vehicles & Equipment | Damage to Physical Environment | Damage to Society |
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