Abstract Purposeof Review Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex traumatic
experience that often co-occurs, or is causally linked, with other forms of structural violence …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, serious problem detrimental to
the health of untold numbers of women. In addition to physical injuries that may be …

To become trauma-informed, a system of care must demonstrate an understanding of the
complexity of trauma and recognition of it as both interpersonal and sociopolitical. Although …

This article describes an empowerment approach for working with diverse women who
experience poverty, trauma, and multiple structural oppressions. The approach is the result …

Trauma-informed care (TIC) in social service organizations means that the organizations
operate with the understanding that everyone involved has possibly experienced trauma in …

This paper presents a scoping study of moral injury that identified directions for social work
research.“Moral injury” refers to lasting psychological, spiritual and social harm caused by …

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are at higher risk for
substance use and substance use disorders than heterosexual individuals and are more …

Trauma impacts people's coping mechanisms with their ability to function posing risks to
their capacity to manage and respond appropriately to stressors, and to recover. Trauma …

New Zealand is undergoing major change in service delivery to children and families. A new
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki has been established to oversee 5 work streams, one …

Mothers with mental health problems meet challenges in coping with their condition, the
responsibility of child rearing, and fulfilling their role as a mother. The aim of this study was …