Improving Intimate Partner Violence Services in Home Visiting
A Multisite Learning Collaborative Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214950 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ngozichukwuka Agu (0000-0002-0276-2354, University of South Florida), Abimbola Michael-Asalu (0000-0002-5855-9590, University of South Florida), Rema Ramakrishnan (0000-0002-6784-8319, University of South Florida), Pamela C Birriel (0000-0003-4820-8452, University of South Florida), Omotola Balogun (0000-0001-8230-9519, University of South Florida), Allison Parish (0000-0001-5519-8729, Florida MIECHV Initiative, Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions, Tallahassee, FL, USA), Martha Coulter (0000-0003-4866-727X, University of South Florida), Jennifer Marshall (0000-0003-3907-7729, University of South Florida, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 439-451 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2019.1582452 |
| OpenAlex | W2922334247 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 25 |
To improve intimate partner violence (IPV) service delivery, the Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Initiative’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) team implemented a Breakthrough Series model Learning Collaborative with eight program sites. Using mixed-methods, we: examined post-Collaborative changes in Florida MIECHV home visitors’ knowledge, system awareness, and confidence; identified strategies to address challenges in supporting families with IPV; and assessed post-Collaborative program improvements. The Collaborative included three interactive 2-day sessions, six webinars, and testing strategies using the Model for Improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act). Three online surveys assessed changes influencing IPV screening, referrals, and safety planning. Thematic content analysis of qualitative data revealed existing barriers and strategies to address challenges. Home visitors reported accurate knowledge (change: 2.3%-34.8%), confidence (change: 31.8%-37.9%), and system awareness (change: 22.7%-53.5%) for all items from baseline to final survey. There was also an increase in rates of IPV screening (change: 88.0%-91.0%) and referrals (change: 43.0%-100.0%). Strategies for addressing challenges in supporting families experiencing IPV were identified at the individual (self-care, continuous education); interpersonal (reflective supervision, trauma-informed approach); organizational (defining success, supportive agency/program, policies); and community (collaboration with IPV service providers) levels. Lessons learned from the MIECHV IPV Learning Collaborative informed future CQI projects
Business · Domestic violence · Human services · Medical education · Medical emergency · Poison control · Political science · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |