African-American women experience intimate partner violence at rates 35% higher than their White counterparts and 2.5 times the rate of men and other races
Intimate partner homicide is the leading cause of death for African-American women ages 15 to 45
Domestic violence affects all Americans, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. However, this threat has disproportionately dire consequences for African-American women.
The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (IDVAAC) is an organization focused on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence – including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder maltreatment, and community violence. IDVAAC's mission is to enhance society's understanding of and ability to end violence in the African-American community.
IDVAAC was first formed in 1993, when a group of scholars and practitioners informally met to discuss the plight of the African- American community in the area of domestic violence. The group ultimately agreed that the "one-size-fits-all" approach to domestic violence services being provided in mainstream communities would not suffice for African Americans, who disproportionately experience stressors that can create conditions that lead to violence in the home.
Ready for Download! IDVAAC's Fall 2008 Newsletter
2nd Edition of Family Violence and Men of Color
Special Issue of JAMT on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
IDVAAC extends its appreciation to everyone who attended its 2007 conference, View the Contract for Change Agreement
Parenting by Men Who Batter:
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IDVAAC is pleased to present:
Concepts in Creating Culturally Responsive Services for Supervised Visitation Centers
This DVD is a companion to the report, “Concepts in Creating Culturally Responsive Services for Supervised Visitation Centers.” Both explore the issues associated with Cultural Responsiveness in the context of Supervised Visitation, Safe Exchange and Domestic Violence.
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Domestic Violence and Prisoner Reentry: Experiences of African American Women and Men
Presenters highlight considerations relating to the intersection of intimate partner violence and the transition/reentry of offenders back into the community and discuss policy and practice recommendations for criminal justice systems, victim advocacy programs and community-based organizations.
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