Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences

Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya; Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole; Cynthia Fraga Rizo

doi:10.1177/1077801220954269

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences

Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole, Cynthia Fraga Rizo

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Abstract

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. Formal support from DV agencies, support groups, and law enforcement was rated the most helpful strategies. Participants wanted to learn more about Nigerian immigrants’ DV experiences. Findings highlight implications for the development of Nigerian-specific DV services.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2255-2272
Number of pages	18
Journal	Violence Against Women
Volume	27
Issue number	12-13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801220954269
State	Published - Oct 2021

Keywords

domestic violence
immigration
intimate partner violence
services
sexual assault

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Gender Studies
Sociology and Political Science
Law

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