Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2022
Publication Title
Urban Social Work
Volume
6
Issue
3
Abstract
Teen dating violence (TDV) is increasingly recognized as a national health priority, impacting overall well-being and school success. However, there are overlooked barriers to TDV program delivery in schools and youth-serving organizations and these are ideal settings to reach youth universally. In this study, we conducted 10 focus groups with school (e.g., administrators, social workers, nurses) and after-school personnel regarding barriers to TDV programming within a large urban community serving predominantly Mexican-heritage youth. Findings offer practice-driven considerations for the implementation of programs within urban communities. These include attention to limited resources, inhibitive and non-existent policies, competing demands, a lack of training, and demand for culturally competent curricula and wrap-around services.
Recommended Citation
Rueda, H. A., Williams, L.R. & Vera, A. (2022). Barriers to the delivery of teen dating violence programs in urban school and after-school settings serving Mexican-heritage youth. Urban Social Work, 6(3), 211-227. DOI: 10.1891/USW-2022-0007
Comments
This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: DOI: 10.1891/USW-2022-0007
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