Abstract
Adolescent relationship abuse (ARA) is prevalent with significant health and social consequences. Faith-based organizations could play an important role in ARA prevention and intervention. Studies on the role of faith-based organizations in interpersonal violence have focused on adult survivor perspectives rather than adolescents. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with faith-based organization leaders, parents, and youth. Findings highlight that church leaders, parents, and youth all expect that faith-based organizations can play a role in educating teens about healthy relationships. Divergent perspectives about how faith-based organizations should address adolescent sexuality and privacy need to be addressed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 609-624 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2016 |
Keywords
- adolescent
- faith-based organizations
- relationship abuse
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Law
- Sociology and Political Science