Article Title

Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Interventions for Immigrant Communities in the United States: A Scoping Review

Authors

Abha Rai, Loyola University Chicago School of Social WorkFollow
Kristen Ravi, The University of Tennessee KnoxvilleFollow
Nibedita Shrestha, University of Texas-ArlingtonFollow
Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow

ORCID

0000-0001-6576-7470

Abstract

Immigrants are at a higher risk of domestic violence (DV) victimization due to their unique positionality in the United States. The goal of this scoping review is to examine the extent to which cultural responsivity is incorporated in DV interventions developed for immigrant communities. Peer-reviewed articles between 2005–2021 were reviewed across 11 databases. Our sample included n = 15 articles that highlighted interventions designed for diverse immigrant groups, including Latinx and Asian groups. Building unique interventions for specific immigrant groups would allow for prioritizing the needs of survivors while engaging in direct service provision by social workers.