| Establishing and maintaining a volunteer victim advocate program to assist victims of domestic violence in the U.S. Army. | |
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PMID: 18816924 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A descriptive evaluation of a volunteer victim advocacy (VA) program was conducted to assist domestic violence victims on the scene of a domestic violence incident on a 24-hour per day basis at a U.S. Army installation. A total of 87 volunteers contributed data to this evaluation. The VAs conducted on-the-spot client safety planning using risk factor assessment. Additional information was given to the client about post programs and services. VAs were evaluated and monitored through initial, periodic, and exit interviews. They were asked about their training needs, the most difficult situations they confronted, what they did best, and whether the VA program met their personal needs. While the Army supports victim advocacy by regulation, it often does not provide sufficient funds to support the hiring of the necessary staff. Hence, a volunteer program may be the only feasible approach to provide advocacy assistance for abused spouses in the Army above a minimum level. Drawing on the services of trained volunteers allowed the Family Advocacy Program at this installation to accomplish its mandated mission. Suggestions for further research in VA programs are presented. |
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Authors:
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James E McCarroll; Shayna Castro; Erin M Nelson; ZiZhong Fan; Pamela K Evans; Aida Rivera |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 173 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-26 Completed Date: 2008-12-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 860-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Caregivers* Domestic Violence* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Military Personnel* Patient Advocacy* Program Development* Voluntary Workers* |
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