Recommendations for Research

Based on the literature review completed on IPV, some recommendations for reducing disparities on this topic are:

Consistent definition - IPV is also called domestic violence, domestic abuse, violence against women and battery. Having such different names and different definitions will make it difficult to collect and report accurate numbers.

Continued efforts on researching underrepresented groups - During the literature search, it was difficult to find baseline IPV data on Hmong, outside of general API information. The API category is filled with many different and diverse groups so it is important not to clump them together.

Program evaluation - Evaluating programs to see its effectiveness and ways to improve it for future uses is always important.

Community involvement - It is important to involve the communities in creating programs and interventions because they are the ones who will be utilizing them. If an outsider creates the program and do not understand the culture of the community, it may not be as effective although it may have worked in other different communities.

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Recommendations for Research
Based on the literature review completed on IPV, some recommendations for reducing disparities on this topic are: Consistent definition -…
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Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project: 1-800-313-2666 or 612-343-9842 BWLAP is a state-wide program that serves battered women, their advocates, attorneys…
References
1. 2009 FEMICIDE REPORT. Publication. Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Web. 9 Apr. 2010. . 2. A Community of Contrasts:…