TY  - SER
AU  - Hageman, Tina O.
AU  - Langenderfer-Magruder, Lisa
AU  - Greene, Tamara
AU  - Williams, James H. 
AU  - St. Mary, James
AU  - McDonald, Shelby E.
AU  - Ascione, Frank R.
TI  - Intimate partner violence survivors and pets: exploring practitioners’ experiences in addressing client needs
PY  - 2018///
PB  - Sage, 
KW  - ANIMAL ABUSE
KW  - ANIMAL WELFARE
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - HOUSING
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - SAFETY PLANNING
KW  - SUPPORT SERVICES
KW  - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - WOMEN'S REFUGES
KW  - INTERNATIONAL
KW  - UNITED STATES
N1  - Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 2018, 99(2): 134-145
N2  - Research has documented a relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and animal abuse. Literature reports that many times IPV survivors delay seeking safety because of their concern for the safety of their pets and many shelters do not provide services for their pets. There continues to be a need for evidence-based guidelines to address the needs of survivors and their pets. This exploratory study documents the experiences of IPV practitioners from community agencies serving families impacted by IPV. Focus groups were conducted identifying four overarching themes: (1) pets as members of the family, (2) inconsistencies regarding screening practices, (3) need for comprehensive safety planning, and (4) safe housing for both survivors and their pets. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed. (Authors' abstract). Record #6669
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1177/1044389418767836
ER  -