This qualitative research explored the lived experiences of domestic violence advocates to better understand the elements involved in domestic violence service delivery in the United States, focusing on positive and challenging aspects of their work. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 advocates who assisted domestic violence survivors. Advocates’ persistent engagement in reflective practice and advocacy for the survivors against a victim-blaming culture were identified as important elements in delivering multi-faceted domestic violence services. Implications for social work and domestic violence practice in improving domestic violence service delivery for the survivors are discussed.

这项定性研究探讨了家庭暴力倡导者的生活经历，以更好地了解美国家庭暴力服务提供所涉及的要素，重点关注他们工作中积极和具有挑战性的方面。对 17 位帮助家庭暴力幸存者的倡导者进行了半结构化访谈。倡导者持续参与反思实践和倡导幸存者反对指责受害者的文化被认为是提供多方面家庭暴力服务的重要因素。讨论了社会工作和家庭暴力实践在改善为幸存者提供家庭暴力服务方面的意义。