Journal article
Applying a Socio-Ecological Model to Understanding the Needs of Children and Young People Bereaved by Intimate Partner Homicide across their Life Course
Z Kurdi, J Devaney, C Houghton, O Eastwood, J Frederick, K Joy, KM Chavez, A Sakthiakumaran, E Alisic
Journal of Family Violence | SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS | Published : 2024
Abstract
Purpose: To develop a socio-ecological understanding of the immediate and long-term effects on, and the needs of, children and young people (CYP) in the UK and Ireland bereaved by parental intimate partner homicide (IPH). Method: The study draws on in-depth interviews from three different informants: those with lived experience (LE) (10); caregivers (12); and professionals (10). In addition to the 10 interviews with those bereaved by maternal IPH, experiences discussed include a further 23 cases of bereavement due to IPH during childhood (when aged under 18). We used thematic analysis to code and extracted themes into the relevant five dimensions of the socio-ecological model. Results: The c..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants who generously dedicated their time and courageously shared their stories and experiences regarding intimate partner violence, homicide and suicide. The authors gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following colleagues: Anna Barrett, Rowena Conroy, Cathy Humphreys, Hannah Morrice, and Mira Vasileva.