Perceptions of Partner Decarceration among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Author	Shyrokonis, Yuliya A. Fedina, Lisa Tolman, Richard Herrenkohl, Todd I. Peitzmeier, Sarah M.
Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the early release of thousands of incarcerated individuals, including those with histories of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. Survivor advocates stress the importance of adequate supports for decarcerated individuals during re-entry, and notification and supports for their partners or ex-partners if there is a history of IPV. This survey assessed IPV survivors’ expectations of and experiences with decarceration in the state of Michigan. Findings highlight that out of 42 survivors with recently decarcerated (ex-)partners, 64.3% reported helpful behavior on the part of their released partner. By contrast, out of 72 survivors with still-incarcerated (ex-)partners, the same percentage — 64.3% — expected harmful behavior from their partner if released. Decarceration efforts may distinguish between individuals who are likely to harm versus help (ex-)partners upon release. Nonetheless, survivors reported several unmet needs, indicating the need for better re-integration services for decarcerated individuals and their families.
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ISSN	10993460
Journal	Journal of Urban Health : Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine [J Urban Health]
Volume Number	99
DOI	10.1007/s11524-022-00677-9
PubMed Central reference number	PMC9439266
Issue Number	5
PubMed reference number	36056286
e-ISSN	14682869
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2022-09-02
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	© The New York Academy of Medicine 2022
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Urban Studies Health (social science) Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health