Summary
The study assists in obtaining a better understanding of the unique challenges confronting rural women experiencing violence; and identifying the most appropriate supports and interventions that were effective for rural women living with abuse, with the hope to facilitate constructive community discussion or action around the issue.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Areas under study -- 3. Research strategy and methodology -- 4. Findings: woman abuse in rural Ontario -- 5. Recommendations -- 6. Research outcomes and future directions -- Appendix A: Research themes -- Appendix B: Guide for interviews with survivors of woman abuse -- Appendix C: Guide for organizing and facilitating focus group discussion -- Appendix D: Researchers' commentary and reflections -- Appendix E: Community Abuse Program of Rural Ontario (CAPRO).