NCJ Number
245417
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 28 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2013 Pages: 5-15
Date Published
January 2013
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the Parceria (Partnership) Project a Brazilian intervention program designed for mothers with an intimate partner violence (IPV) history.
Abstract
The Parceria (Partnership) Project is a Brazilian intervention program designed for mothers with an intimate partner violence (IPV) history. Its short term goal is to teach parenting skills to abused women, and in the long term, to prevent behavioral problems in their children. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of the Parceria Project with mothers of children who had experienced multiple forms of maltreatment (poly-victimization), as it was expected that most of the mothers would also have a history of IPV. Seventeen Brazilian mothers took part in this intervention. They completed several types of evaluation. The intervention program using a cognitive-behavioral model took place in each family's home. All mothers completed the intervention and evaluated the project positively. The study showed that it is feasible to conduct interventions with families who face severe psychosocial risk such as family violence. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.