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Mothers have a unique experience of domestic violence and help-seeking because of their dual identity as mothers and survivors. Based on a qualitative analysis of 7 interviews I conducted with mothers in shelter, I explore how survivors understand themselves as mothers, their partners as fathers, and the role of substance abuse in their relationships. My research suggests improved policies for service providers, including allowing mothers to maintain custody of their kids while in rehab.
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- "I Wasn't the Mother I Should Have Been": Motherhood, Fatherhood, and Substance Abuse in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence
Contributors
- Jenkins, Shannon Erica (Author)
- Durfee, Alesha (Thesis director)
- Vega, Sujey (Committee member)
- Messing, Jill Theresa (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
- School of Sustainability (Contributor)
- College of Public Programs (Contributor)
- School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
- Department of English (Contributor)
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2014-05
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