Post-separation abuse: A literature review connecting tactics to harm

Spearman, Kathryn J.; Vaughan-Eden, Viola; Hardesty, Jennifer L.; Campbell, Jacquelyn C.

doi:10.1080/26904586.2023.2177233

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“…Participants reported a fear of being killed by their abusers. Being killed is common when abusers are dumbed, but a case of community collaboration is given as an example where community members save victims from their abusers (Spearman et al, 2023). The fear of being killed is stronger if participants take any action for leaving or divorce the abusers.…”

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Why stay despite intimate partner violence? Lived experiences of victims in positions of strength

Seeletse

2024

Humanitas

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Intimate partner violence is a problem in every country worldwide, including South Africa. This qualitative study aimed to gather insights into the lived experiences of victims of intimate partner violence, who were the financial providers in their families and the more stable in terms of careers but remained in the relationships for prolonged periods. Five face-to-face interviews were conducted with individual participants from Pretoria township communities in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and then analyzed using the thematic content analysis. The themes generated from the victims’ lived experiences explain their disempowerment. The themes that emerged were the aggressor being untouchable, fear for one’s life, feeling helpless, desperate and vulnerable, self-blame, and being trapped in the relationship. The experience of being abused, especially by a completely weaker partner, was shattered and associated with a helpless life during the relationship. Therefore, the victims of intimate partner violence need exposure beyond the police and guidance in social work services that can help them seek alternative ways to escape intimate partner violence. People need to be empowered to have courage, to be brave, to have knowledge about resourceful institutions, and to be independent.

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Why stay despite intimate partner violence? Lived experiences of victims in positions of strength

Seeletse

2024

Humanitas

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“…The IPV and co-parenting after separation (ICAS) theoretical framework (Hardesty et al, 2012) Fundamental Needs (Spearman, Vaughan-Eden, et al, 2023) was also used to create an a priori codebook.…”

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“…One question on firearm exposure was added to the interview guide to better understand experiences with firearms in the context of post‐separation abuse. The ICAS theoretical framework integrated with a framework on Assault on Fundamental Needs (Spearman, Vaughan‐Eden, et al., 2023) was also used to create an a priori codebook.…”

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“…child custody, family court, firearm injury prevention, intimate partner violence, postseparation abuse, protective orders et al, 2002;Lyons et al, 2020;Sillito & Salari, 2011). Abuse may escalate following separation, including perpetrators' use of an array of tactics such as stalking, intimidation, legal abuse, financial abuse and weaponizing children (Spearman, Vaughan-Eden, et al, 2023).…”

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“…Multiple studies have identified that impeding spousal break‐up, child custody disputes and separation/divorce precede homicides and homicide‐suicides of child victims (Lucas et al., 2002; Lyons et al., 2020; Sillito & Salari, 2011). Abuse may escalate following separation, including perpetrators' use of an array of tactics such as stalking, intimidation, legal abuse, financial abuse and weaponizing children (Spearman, Vaughan‐Eden, et al., 2023).…”

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Firearms and post‐separation abuse: Providing context behind the data on firearms and intimate partner violence

Spearman,

Marineau,

Owolabi

et al. 2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimThe aim of this study is to provide insight from maternal survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) describing their experiences with their ex‐partners' firearm ownership, access, storage and behaviours in the context of co‐parenting and separation.DesignWe conducted a qualitative descriptive study informed by the IPV and Coparenting Model.MethodsThe analytic sample consists of self‐identified maternal survivors (n = 14) who completed semi‐structured qualitative interviews between January and May 2023 describing experiences of post‐separation abuse. Participants were recruited through social media and domestic violence advocacy and legal aid organizations. In the interview guide, participants were asked one item about firearm exposure: Have you or your children had any experiences with guns and your ex‐partner that made you or your children feel scared? Interviews were audio‐recorded and transcribed. Interview transcripts were managed and coded in ATLAS.ti using a codebook. Codes were applied using descriptive content analysis, discrepancies reconciled and themes related to firearm exposure in the context of post‐separation abuse identified.ResultsSix themes emerged related to firearm experiences and post‐separation abuse: (1) gun ownership (2) gun access; (3) unsafe storage; (4) direct and symbolic threats; (5) involving the children; (6) survivors' protective actions.ConclusionThis manuscript provides context on how abusive ex‐partners' firearm ownership, access and threats cause terror and pervasive fear for mothers and children following separation. Analysis of qualitative data provides important insights into opportunities to address firearm injury prevention.ImpactFindings add to the contextual understanding of how survivors of IPV experience non‐fatal firearm abuse. Existing quantitative data may not capture the full extent of fear caused by perpetrators' gun ownership access and symbolic threats. Data from this study can help inform firearm injury prevention efforts.Patient or Public ContributionThe authors would like to acknowledge and thank the individuals who helped in cognitive testing of the interview guide prior to conducting interviews with participants, including (3) survivors of post‐separation abuse. The authors would also like to acknowledge domestic violence advocates and those individuals who helped with recruitment and connected us with participants. Importantly, with deep gratitude, the authors would like to thank the participants who generously shared their time and stories with us.

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The Troubling Family Reunification in a Post-Separation Abuse Context

Studsrød,

Retland

2024

Rebuilding Family Relations for Children and Youth Separated From Family

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Post-separation abuse: A literature review connecting tactics to harm

Cited by 7 publications

References 44 publications

Why stay despite intimate partner violence? Lived experiences of victims in positions of strength

Why stay despite intimate partner violence? Lived experiences of victims in positions of strength

Firearms and post‐separation abuse: Providing context behind the data on firearms and intimate partner violence

The Troubling Family Reunification in a Post-Separation Abuse Context

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