Strengths-based Coping Strategies Employed by Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Kenya

Presented by: Joan Kabaria Muriithi, Elishiba Kimani, JaneRose Njue

This paper is premised on the findings of a study that sought to investigate the Strengths Based Coping Strategies (SBCS) employed by women survivors of Intimate partner violence (IPV) in Kenya. Anchored on the International Family Strengths Model, it evaluates the Strengths Based Coping Strategies employed by women survivors of IPV in shelter homes in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya. It discusses the instrumental role that families, relatives, friends and the community have towards effective reduction of IPV, and eventual recovery of IPV survivors. This paper contributes towards the body of knowledge regarding interventions available to women survivors of IPV.

Johnson's Typology Applied to Intimate Partner Violence in Colombia

Presented by: Ana L. Jaramillo-Sierra, Luz A. Carvajal Villalobos

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent in Colombia. However, IPV prevention and treatment programs in the country have rarely been guided by theory and research. Recent research in other countries, suggests Johnson's (2008) IPV typologies are useful in guiding prevention and treatment programs. In this paper we present the preliminary findings of a test of Johnson's (2008) IPV typologies using data from the Colombian National Demographic and Health Survey (ENDS, for its initials in Spanish). The results from exploratory and confirmatory cluster analyses using an analytic sample (n=503) suggest the applicability of Johnson's (2008) IPV types to the Colombian population.

"After Your Honor is Gone…": An Exploratory Investigation of Survivors Trafficked Into the Brothels of Mumbai

Presented by: Rochelle Dalla

Using socio-ecological systems theory (EST) (Bronfenbrenner, 1989; 1977), this investigation sought to understand entry processes into Mumbai's commercial sex industry (CSI), explore participants' adult social support netoworks, and identify cultural values associated with commercial sex work and the impact on participants' life-course trajectories. Interview data were collected From 30 women working in two of Mumbai's red-light districts. Most met the TVPA (2000) definition for trafficking, had been trafficked as children, and were trafficked by trusted network members (e.g., family or friends); support from network members was minimal and feelings of shame and dishonor pervailed. Implications will be discussed.

Perceived Support for Advocates of Anti-human Trafficking

Presented by: Laura Captari, Julie Leventhal

As one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, human trafficking poses a significant violation of and threat to human rights as an estimated 25 million individuals are victims of human trafficking. with growing media attention to this social injustice, individuals are becoming increasingly engaged in volunteerism and advocacy efforts, particularlyadolescents and young adults. However, little attention has been given to the motivations, experiences, and support of those who engage in anti-human trafficking efforts. This poster presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the literature on human trafficking, advocacy, and family support for those involved in these efforts.