Journal of Creativity in Mental Health Pub Date : 2020-10-19 , DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2020.1828214 Tiana M. Kelly 1, 2
ABSTRACT
Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) often experience crises as a result of their victimization and pursuit through the criminal justice system (CJS). Adverse mental health effects can include increased cortisol levels, fear of re-victimization, suicidality, and psychiatric disorders. Research has examined the effectiveness of courthouse facility dogs (CFDs) as an intervention for child survivors of trauma needing to testify in court. There exists copious anecdotal evidence to suggest that this intervention may also be effective for adult survivors of IPV. This paper examines the role that CFDs may have on mitigating the crisis endured by survivors of IPV upon testifying in court. Guidelines for the utilization of CFDs and recommendations for the roles of counselors are discussed.
中文翻译:
法院设施犬:亲密伴侣暴力幸存者的干预措施
摘要
亲密伴侣暴力 (IPV) 的幸存者经常因受害和通过刑事司法系统 (CJS) 的追捕而经历危机。对心理健康的不利影响可能包括皮质醇水平升高、害怕再次受害、自杀和精神疾病。研究检验了法院设施犬 (CFD) 作为对需要出庭作证的创伤儿童幸存者的干预措施的有效性。有大量轶事证据表明这种干预对 IPV 的成年幸存者也可能有效。本文探讨了差价合约在缓解 IPV 幸存者在法庭作证时所承受的危机方面可能发挥的作用。讨论了 CFD 的使用指南和顾问角色的建议。