Applying motivational interviewing in a domestic violence shelter: A pilot study evaluating the training of shelter staff

TitleApplying motivational interviewing in a domestic violence shelter: A pilot study evaluating the training of shelter staff
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsRasmussen, LA, Hughes, MJ, Murray, CA
JournalJournal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
Volume17
Pagination296-317
PublisherHaworth Press
Place PublishedUS
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number1092-67711545-083X
Accession Number2008-18692-003. First Author & Affiliation: Rasmussen, Lucinda A.
KeywordsDomestic Violence, domestic violence shelter, Human Females, motivational interviewing, shelter staff, Shelters, Training, Women
Abstract

This pilot study examined the use of motivational interviewing (MI) with 20 women receiving services at a domestic violence shelter. The experimental group (n = 10) received regular treatment services (RTS) from shelter counselors who were trained in MI; the control group (n = 10) received RTS only. Fisher’s exact test showed that participants who received MI-enhanced RTS were significantly more motivated for change (p = .029), as measured through a dichotomous readiness for change motivational variable on the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA; Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, & Addiction Research Division, 1996). Findings suggest that MI can be helpful in increasing the readiness for change in domestic violence survivors who contemplate leaving abusive relationships. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

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