Experiences of Workers at Domestic Violence Shelters in South Korea

Generally, filing a formal report of family violence is considered a difficult task, although it is the main source from which police can take action. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors predicting the intention to formally report family violence in South Korea, based on Black’s theory of law. The data were drawn from the National Survey of Domestic Violence, collected from a representative sample of 5777 members of the South Korean population. The results indicated that people generally showed a greater intention to report violence that they witnessed in other families as opposed to their own family. Perceived gender roles and information about institutions where individuals might seek help for family violence were the strongest negative and positive predictors of the intention to report, respectively. The findings can be used as evidence when developing public education and practical guidelines to promote official reporting of family violence.

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Mary Kay Foundation grants for domestic violence shelters

Corporate Philanthropy Report ◽

10.1002/cprt.30286 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 16-16

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Domestic Violence Shelters

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Women Who Use Domestic Violence Shelters: Changes in Depression Over Time

Psychology of Women Quarterly ◽

10.1111/j.1471-6402.1995.tb00290.x ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 237-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 152

Author(s):

Rebecca Campbell ◽

Cris M. Sullivan ◽

William S. Davidson

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Mild Depression ◽

Domestic Violence Shelters ◽

Domestic Violence Shelter

This study examined the levels of depression reported by women who had used a domestic violence shelter. Depressive symptoms were assessed three times: immediately after shelter exit, 10 weeks thereafter, and 6 months later. Whereas 83% of the women reported at least mild depression on the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale upon shelter exit, only 58% were depressed 10 weeks later. This did not change at the 6-month follow-up. An ecological, longitudinal model was evaluated to predict battered women's depression 8 1/2 months postshelter exit. Results of hierarchical regression analyses suggested that, after controlling for previous levels of depression, the women's feelings of powerlessness, experience of abuse, and decreased social support contributed to their depression symptoms. The women's scores on these three variables (feelings of powerlessness, abuse, and social support) at 10 weeks postshelter exit and at 6-month follow-up predicted depression at 6 months. Thus, there were both predictive and concurrent effects for these constructs. Implications for clinical and community interventions are discussed.

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