Domestic violence is one of the severest problems in modern society, and addressing them enables organizations to update the supportive practices for victims. Furthermore, intersectionality influences the scenarios and outcomes of such crimes, exacerbating the damage and consequences for individuals with a specific gender, race, ethnicity, disabilities, and religious distinctions. For instance, women representing racial minorities have unique needs to help them recover physically and mentally (Erez & Harper, 2018). This paper aims to discuss ways an organization can apply to consider the needs of intersectional victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence is unacceptable regardless of why it occurred, and as more victims report to the police and related services, better strategies to help them are developed. However, minority groups such as women of color might be rejected by administrative institutions, their complaints doubted, and their partners might threaten them by disrespecting their racial difference. Consequently, an appropriate way for social organizations to address the unique needs of such victims is to hire and work with professionals with the same ethnic and cultural background (Day & Gill, 2020). They should find representatives in police, healthcare, administration, and other institutions that would offer their assistance to domestic violence victims and make them feel more comfortable because of their common minority origins.
Another way an organization that serves racial minorities may address the unique needs of domestic violence victims is to offer additional educational and consultancy activities for women of color. Increasing their awareness of rights approaches to combat issues, and sources to reach in an emergency is essential to make them determine what exactly is necessary in their specific cases (Erez & Harper, 2018). Furthermore, implementing mental and physical self-help education might become a cornerstone in victims’ recovery; thus, it should be offered by the serving organizations.
Domestic violence requires additional attention from the intersectionality perspective because its victims, such as women of color, have specific needs to recover and receive legal assistance properly. Organizations that serve racial minorities should reach lawyers, police officers, psychologists, and healthcare providers with similar backgrounds to improve their help practices. Also, such community institutions should develop educational programs about self-help, actions, and rights for women of color who experienced domestic violence.
References
Day, A. S., & Gill, A. K. (2020). Applying intersectionality to partnerships between women’s organizations and the criminal justice system in relation to domestic violence.The British Journal of Criminology, 60(4), 830-850.
Erez, E., & Harper, S. (2018). Intersectionality, immigration, and domestic violence. In R. MartĂnez Jr., M. E. Hollis, & J. I. Stowell (Eds.), The Handbook of Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Justice, (pp. 457-474). Wiley.