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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8725-5466
Date of Graduation
5-14-2025
Semester of Graduation
Spring
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
First Advisor
Kenson Hiatt
Second Advisor
A. Renee Staton
Third Advisor
Robin Anderson
Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread public health concern that disproportionately affects women, particularly those belonging to minorities. In the United States, the prevalence of IPV among Latina women is influenced by intersecting factors such as immigration status, socioeconomic stressors, cultural values, and systemic barriers. Research and community initiatives addressing IPV among Latina women have included crisis hotlines, domestic violence shelters, advocacy programs, and bilingual services within community health centers. Research also highlights that culturally tailored services yield better outcomes than trauma-informed approaches alone.
Additionally, online interventions are emerging as promising tools to expand safe, accessible, and bilingual support, though many still lack full cultural adaptability. Group-based interventions have demonstrated positive effects on empowerment and IPV prevention among Latinas, emphasizing the value of shared, community-centered healing. Despite these efforts, systemic inequities, language barriers, and stigma continue to hinder Latina women’s engagement in sustained mental health support.
This paper explores the prevalence, risk factors, and psychological and physical consequences of IPV among Latina women while also emphasizing the importance of culturally responsive and linguistically accessible mental health services. In addition, it proposes a bilingual, group-based counseling intervention tailored to Latina IPV survivors that aims to reduce isolation, promote the development of coping mechanisms, and foster resilience and empowerment through culturally grounded support while also providing psychoeducation through the implementation of trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. The paper concludes that effective IPV interventions must integrate cultural understanding, address systemic inequities, and prioritize accessibility through both in-person and online formats. Such culturally attuned group counseling interventions can support Latina survivors on their path toward safety, healing, and empowerment.
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