Sonya Crabtree-Nelson (Social Work),
Exploring the Experiences of Domestic Violence with Arab Immigrant and Arab-American Women - by Sonya Crabtree-Nelson
This research project was a joint collaboration between Arab American Family Services (AAFS) in Bridgeview, IL and the researcher. The project aimed to explore the issue of domestic violence in the Arab American and Arab Immigrant populations. The specific focus was on the experience of domestic violence among the women who receive services from AAFS. The experiences and needs of 25 clients and 5 staff were explored in order to both better shape the services offered as well as provide support for future agency funding and community education. Current research indicates a lack of attention to the specific service provision needs that the Arab community in the United States has in relation to domestic violence services. This project aimed to add to the literature surrounding the specific needs of Arab American and Arab Immigrants in the US who are seeking domestic violence services.