Cynthia F Rizo
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 644848 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Cynthia F Rizo |
| PRENOMES | Cynthia F |
| SOBRENOME | Rizo |
| ASSINATURA | RIZO C F |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7898-5215 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 47 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 50 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 47 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2011 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Lessons Learned from a Formative Evaluation of Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Co-located Centers
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) survivors must navigate fragmented and burdensome service systems to address their needs. Co-located service models bring multiple services into one location to facilitate coordination and collaboration and enhance survivor outcomes. However, limited research has examined the implementation or effectiveness of these models. This study describes a formative evaluation of six IPV/SV co-locate…
“Home to me has been mostly just a backpack”
Housing for Survivors of Human Trafficking in the United States
Safe and stable housing is a foundational need for survivors of human trafficking, yet services remain limited and fragmented. This cross-sectional survey was an exploratory descriptive snapshot of housing models, eligibility practices, and perceived barriers of housing assistance for human trafficking survivors among service providers in the United States. Recruitment consisted of purposive sampling, and 47 service providers participated. While …
Exploring the needs of Galápagos youth using photovoice
The Galápagos is best known for being home to flora and fauna rarely found in other parts of the world and for inspiring Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution by natural selection. However, the Galápagos is also home to thousands of people, including youth. Despite growing research with people who live in the Galápagos, there is a dearth of research examining youths' experiences and needs growing up in the Galápagos. To address this g…
Sex Trafficking Prevention for Youth With Disabilities
Future research should explore how coalition building among organizations occurs via interpersonal ties (e.g., boundary spanners). Findings can influence cohesive responses to sex trafficking that incorporate service needs of youth with disabilities
Service Provider and Religious Leader Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence among Nigerian Immigrant Women in the United States
Human trafficking services for youth with minoritized identities
Sex Trafficking Prevention for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
22) perspectives regarding (a) topics and delivery methods to include in this programming, (b) factors that promote accessibility, and (c) challenges and recommendations associated with implementation. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted using Zoom. For programming acceptability, participants identified challenges (e.g., misconception that individuals with IDD are asexual) and recommendations (e.g., teaching developmentally appr…
Systematic Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions for Latinas in the U.S
Despite increased risks associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) among Latinas, there is limited knowledge about interventions focused on preventing and responding to IPV among this group or the culturally relevant components of these interventions. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review of IPV interventions for Latinas. To be included in the review, articles had to be peer-reviewed and available in English or Spanish; evalu…
Human Trafficking in Correctional Institutions
Growing awareness of the overlap between justice involvement and human trafficking victimization has led to calls for correctional institutions to prevent, identify, and respond to trafficking. However, it is unclear how correctional facilities (i.e., jails and prisons) are responding to such calls to action. To examine current efforts to address human trafficking in U.S. correctional facilities, this study surveyed correctional and anti-traffick…
Validation of Scales for Researching Stakeholders’ Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence in China
Domestic violence (DV) is a significant concern within China. Currently, there are few standardized measurement tools to gauge Chinese stakeholders’ perceptions and beliefs concerning DV. This research sought to validate tools to be used with such stakeholders. Factor analyses were utilized on cross-sectional, survey data from a purposive sample of 683 Chinese DV professionals working in four institutions in Guangdong. Analyses developed three sc…
Feasibility Evaluation of a Parenting Group for Latina Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive concern among Latina women that requires accessible and culturally appropriate services for survivors, including programs to support parenting in the context of IPV. Evaluations of such programs are sparse, limiting understanding of how agencies can best serve Latina survivors who are parents. We conducted a feasibility study of a parenting group for Latina IPV survivors that included an analysis of …
Sexual and Relationship Violence Among LGBTQ+ College Students
Although there has been increased attention to campus sexual and relationship violence (SRV) because of Title IX and the #MeToo movement, much of that attention has focused on victimization of cisgender heterosexual women. This scoping review uncovers information from empirical studies on what is known about LGBTQ+ (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and nonbinary) students’ experiences of campus SRV. Using rigorous scoping review …
A Scoping Review of Human Trafficking Screening and Response
Service providers are increasingly asked to identify individuals who are experiencing trafficking and to connect them with resources and support. Nonetheless, identification is complicated by the reality that those who are experiencing trafficking may rarely self-identify, and providers may fail to identify individuals who are experiencing trafficking due to lack of guidance on how to screen for trafficking capably and sensitively. With the aim o…
Recommendations for Educating Youth about Sex Trafficking
The need to educate youth on sex trafficking in the United States has received considerable attention; however, limited research is available to guide development of educational programming for youth. Perspectives from 32 experts in fields connected to sex trafficking and violence prevention were obtained through focus groups and interviews. Questions focused on goals/purposes of educating youth about sex trafficking, content to include in a scho…
The State of Programs for Educating Youth about Sex Trafficking in the United States
Growing interest in preventing and addressing sex trafficking has led to an increase in the development and implementation of sex trafficking educational programing for youth. We conducted a nationwide scoping scan survey of U.S. programs focused on educating youth about sex trafficking to learn more about existing programs. Staff at 37 programs completed the survey and provided information on program development, content, structure, delivery, an…
Exploring Perceived Legal and Organizational Support and Attitudes on the Decision to Mediate or Arrest in Domestic Violence Cases
This study investigates factors related to the decision to (a) arrest or (b) mediate in domestic violence (DV) situations-nonmutually exclusive but highly differing decisions chosen a priori as being outcomes of interest. The sample included three types of professionals handling domestic violence cases in China: (a) Women's Federation (WF), (b) police, and (c) judicial personnel. The participants ( n = 817) responded to a vignette describing a DV…
Explanatory Theories of Intimate Partner Homicide Perpetration
Theories play an important role in guiding intimate partner homicide (IPH) prevention research and practice. This study is the first systematic review of theories employed to explain why someone might kill their intimate partner. This review used rigorous methods to locate and synthesize literature that described explanatory theories of IPH perpetration. Using set search terms, we systematically searched 15 databases and repositories for theory-f…
The Prevalence of Sex Trafficking of Children and Adolescents in the United States
Topic: This scoping review investigated research regarding the magnitude of minor sex trafficking (domestic minor sex trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation of children) in the United States, summarizing estimates, methodologies, and strengths and weaknesses of the studies. Method: Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, peer-reviewed articles and the gray literature were accessed v…
A Response to Edwards, Kulig, and Diamond-Welch (2022)
We are writing in response to Edwards et al.'s letter concerning our recent article focused on experts’ recommendations for educating youth about sex trafficking. We agree with the authors’ points that (1) prevention efforts should target potential victims, perpetrators, and bystanders; (2) gender composition of trafficking prevention programming participants deserves critical consideration; and (3) preventing sex trafficking requires interventio…
An Integrated Conceptual Model to Understand Suicidality among Queer Youth to Inform Suicide Prevention
In this article, we apply and combine elements from four theoretical frameworks (i.e., Minority Stress Theory, Person-in-Environment and Risk and Resilience Framework, Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide, and Intersectionality) to explain the problem of queer youth suicide through our integrated conceptual model, Queer Prevention of Youth Suicidality Model (Queer-PRYSM). The need for this conceptual model is based on the current state o…
The Relationship Between Employing Latinx Staff and Domestic Violence Service Provision
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Service Delivery for Latinx Survivors in Rural Areas
Using a statewide survey, this exploratory, cross-sectional study examined 78 domestic violence (DV) service organizations' service delivery practices and perceived challenges to serving Latinx survivors in the context of rurality. Findings showed that DV organizations in rural areas perceived more challenges to delivering culturally appropriate services for Latinx survivors compared to those in other geographic settings even after accounting for…
Housing Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors are much more likely to experience housing insecurity or homelessness than those who have not experienced IPV. However, little comprehensive research has evaluated the effectiveness of interventions used to address IPV survivors’ housing insecurity. To address this knowledge gap, our team conducted a systematic review guided by three questions: (a) What are current interventions for addressing IPV survivo…
The Validity and Reliability of Available Intimate Partner Homicide and Reassault Risk Assessment Tools
At least one in seven homicides around the world is perpetrated by intimate partners. The danger of intimate partner homicide (IPH) associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) has led to the development of numerous IPV reassault and IPH risk assessment tools. Using 18 electronic databases and research repositories, we conducted a systematic review of IPH or IPV reassault risk assessment instruments. After review, 43 studies reported in 42 art…
Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking
Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking: Progress Made and Future Directions Julianna M. Nemeth PhD, and Cynthia Fraga Rizo PhD Affiliation Julianna M. Nemeth is with the College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Cynthia Fraga Rizo is with the School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Julianna M. Nemeth, The Ohio State University College of Public Healt…
Changes in Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Mandated to Community Services
Increasingly, female victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are charged with IPV perpetration and mandated by courts or child protective services to receive domestic violence services. A critical need exists for evidence-based interventions targeting the needs of this unique population, but such research is scarce. To address this gap, we evaluate a novel intervention developed by two community-based agencies and delivered to 70 female IPV vi…
An Innovative Program for Justice-Involved Partner Violence Victims
What Do Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers Need to Know About Survivors to Deliver Services
Using survey data, we investigate perspectives of 80 program directors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault agencies regarding whether gathering specific information at intake is helpful in determining survivors' needs for five service areas: legal advocacy, medical advocacy, support group, counseling, and shelter. We explore whether directors' opinions of information-type usefulness differ by type of service agency (single- or dual-focus).…
Intimate Partner Violence Related Stress and the Coping Experiences of Survivors
This Is About Me”
Two community-based agencies collaborated to create a program for justice-involved female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children. Our research team conducted a feasibility study of the children's program using an exploratory, multimethod qualitative design with child participants (n = 8), adult participants (n = 18), and providers (n = 7). Analyses determined four key findings: (a) importance of attendance; (b) the need for …
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Elementary School Success Profile for Teachers
Objectives: This study examines the factor structure and scale quality of data collected with the online Elementary School Success Profile (ESSP) for Teachers from a sample of teachers of 1,145 third through fifth graders. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using Mplus and weighted least squares means and variances adjusted (WLSMV) estimation took into account the ordinal and clustered nature of the data. Models were tested on four rando…
Sex Trafficking Prevention for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
22) perspectives regarding (a) topics and delivery methods to include in this programming, (b) factors that promote accessibility, and (c) challenges and recommendations associated with implementation. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted using Zoom. For programming acceptability, participants identified challenges (e.g., misconception that individuals with IDD are asexual) and recommendations (e.g., teaching developmentally appr…
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences
We investigated 13 domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault agency directors' perspectives regarding Nigerian immigrants' experiences of violence, DV-related service needs, and best strategies for providing those needs. Directors across five U.S. states were surveyed. Descriptive analyses showed the most common DV types were controlling behavior and cultural/traditional. The most important DV support needs were informational, informal, and legal…
Parenting and Safety Program for System-Involved Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
I never knew which way he would swing
Human trafficking services for youth with minoritized identities
Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response on College and University Campuses
Measuring Substance Use Among System-Involved IPV Survivors
This research note presents findings from a qualitative study exploring female, system-involved intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors' perspectives on substance use disclosure in the context of research studies. The study sample includes 22 women who completed a court- and/or child protective services (CPS)-mandated IPV parenting program. Analyses revealed three key areas of participants' perspectives on substance use assessment and disclosur…
Help seeking and barriers of Hispanic partner violence survivors
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Elementary School Success Profile for Teachers
Objectives: This study examines the factor structure and scale quality of data collected with the online Elementary School Success Profile (ESSP) for Teachers from a sample of teachers of 1,145 third through fifth graders. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using Mplus and weighted least squares means and variances adjusted (WLSMV) estimation took into account the ordinal and clustered nature of the data. Models were tested on four rando…
An Innovative Program for Justice-Involved Partner Violence Victims
Characteristics, needs, and help seeking of partner violence victims mandated to community services by courts and child protective services
The rapid growth of a subpopulation of women victimized by intimate partner violence (IPV) garnered the attention of 2 human service agencies in 1 Southeastern United States city. These agencies noted a shift in their clientele from female IPV victims who voluntarily sought agency services to victims who were mandated to agency services by child protective services (CPS), the court system, or both. Court-referred victims had been arrested for per…
Changes in Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Mandated to Community Services
Increasingly, female victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are charged with IPV perpetration and mandated by courts or child protective services to receive domestic violence services. A critical need exists for evidence-based interventions targeting the needs of this unique population, but such research is scarce. To address this gap, we evaluate a novel intervention developed by two community-based agencies and delivered to 70 female IPV vi…
This Is About Me”
Two community-based agencies collaborated to create a program for justice-involved female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children. Our research team conducted a feasibility study of the children's program using an exploratory, multimethod qualitative design with child participants (n = 8), adult participants (n = 18), and providers (n = 7). Analyses determined four key findings: (a) importance of attendance; (b) the need for …
I never knew which way he would swing
Intimate Partner Violence Related Stress and the Coping Experiences of Survivors
Measuring Substance Use Among System-Involved IPV Survivors
This research note presents findings from a qualitative study exploring female, system-involved intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors' perspectives on substance use disclosure in the context of research studies. The study sample includes 22 women who completed a court- and/or child protective services (CPS)-mandated IPV parenting program. Analyses revealed three key areas of participants' perspectives on substance use assessment and disclosur…
What Do Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers Need to Know About Survivors to Deliver Services
Using survey data, we investigate perspectives of 80 program directors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault agencies regarding whether gathering specific information at intake is helpful in determining survivors' needs for five service areas: legal advocacy, medical advocacy, support group, counseling, and shelter. We explore whether directors' opinions of information-type usefulness differ by type of service agency (single- or dual-focus).…
Parenting and Safety Program for System-Involved Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
A Novel Intervention for System-Involved Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Purpose: A growing subpopulation of intimate partner violence (IPV) victims comprises mothers who have been mandated to services by either the court system or child protective services (CPS). Two human service agencies in the United States developed a 13-week novel intervention to address these women. All participants were assigned to the intervention, which featured group psychoeducation sessions, social events, and childcare. Method: This quasi…
Reporting Maltreatment to Child Protective Services in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Research
Given the overlap between intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment, IPV-exposed child participants in research might disclose instances of child maltreatment. Such disclosures might require researchers to report the maltreatment to child protective services (CPS). However, the literature provides minimal guidance on how to navigate the complex challenges and ethical dilemmas around reporting in the context of research. To help addre…
Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response on College and University Campuses
A novel intervention for system-involved female intimate partner violence survivors
70) mental health (i.e., depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms). Growth curve analyses using hierarchical linear modeling examined whether participants experienced improvements in mental health at completion (3 months) and follow-up (6 months). Participants reported significant improvements on depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms at both postintervention time points. This exploratory study provides preliminary support for engaging …
Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking
Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking: Progress Made and Future Directions Julianna M. Nemeth PhD, and Cynthia Fraga Rizo PhD Affiliation Julianna M. Nemeth is with the College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Cynthia Fraga Rizo is with the School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Julianna M. Nemeth, The Ohio State University College of Public Healt…
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences
We investigated 13 domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault agency directors' perspectives regarding Nigerian immigrants' experiences of violence, DV-related service needs, and best strategies for providing those needs. Directors across five U.S. states were surveyed. Descriptive analyses showed the most common DV types were controlling behavior and cultural/traditional. The most important DV support needs were informational, informal, and legal…
The Intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Child Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
Housing Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors are much more likely to experience housing insecurity or homelessness than those who have not experienced IPV. However, little comprehensive research has evaluated the effectiveness of interventions used to address IPV survivors’ housing insecurity. To address this knowledge gap, our team conducted a systematic review guided by three questions: (a) What are current interventions for addressing IPV survivo…
The Validity and Reliability of Available Intimate Partner Homicide and Reassault Risk Assessment Tools
At least one in seven homicides around the world is perpetrated by intimate partners. The danger of intimate partner homicide (IPH) associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) has led to the development of numerous IPV reassault and IPH risk assessment tools. Using 18 electronic databases and research repositories, we conducted a systematic review of IPH or IPV reassault risk assessment instruments. After review, 43 studies reported in 42 art…
Educating Students about Sex Trafficking and Responding to Students’ Needs
There is growing interest in educating youth about sex trafficking, coupled with a recognition that both traditional and alternative schools are promising venues for addressing sex trafficking and reaching students with such content. As principals play a key role in determining the programming and protocols in their schools, the current investigation surveyed principals in traditional and alternative public schools in one southeastern state regar…
Study protocol for an evaluability assessment of an anti-human trafficking program
Once completed, evaluability assessment results will provide evidence and products that have the potential to guide both evaluation research and service provision not only for the specific organization under study, but also for other anti-human trafficking programs worldwide. Findings will be developed into a variety of dissemination products tailored for both practice professionals and researchers. In the interim, this protocol manuscript offers…
Systematic Review of Research on Co-Location Models for Serving Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survivors
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Explanatory Theories of Intimate Partner Homicide Perpetration
Theories play an important role in guiding intimate partner homicide (IPH) prevention research and practice. This study is the first systematic review of theories employed to explain why someone might kill their intimate partner. This review used rigorous methods to locate and synthesize literature that described explanatory theories of IPH perpetration. Using set search terms, we systematically searched 15 databases and repositories for theory-f…
Medicine (31 obras) · Psychology (31 obras) · Poison control (28 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (24 obras) · Suicide prevention (24 obras) · Domestic violence (23 obras) · Human Factors and Ergonomics (17 obras) · Sex work and related issues (17 obras) · Medical emergency (16 obras) · Political science (16 obras)