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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Learn to Live Again: A Pilot Study to Support Women Experiencing Domestic Violence.

Jacqui Cameron, Delia Rambaldini-Gooding, Kirsty Vezinias, Brooke Smith, Maria Corsiglia, Sarah Beale

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Jacqui CameronSchool of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1253-1282
Delia Rambaldini-GoodingSchool of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1840-3695
Kirsty VeziniasSchool of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.
Brooke SmithSchool of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.
Maria CorsigliaBarnardos, Warrawong, NSW 2502, Australia.
Sarah BealeBarnardos, Warrawong, NSW 2502, Australia.

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purposeThe prevalence of domestic violence is increasing, and it is becoming more common for women who have experienced domestic violence to access support programs in their community. Learn to Live Again (L2LA) is an eight-week therapeutic program facilitated by Barnardos, which is provided through community support services in NSW, Australia. The program is designed for women who have experienced or continue to experience the traumatic effects of family and domestic violence.

methodsThe pilot study involved collecting survey data from former participants and semi-structured interviews with current participants and facilitators. Data collection occurred between June and August 2023. Data collection included both face-to-face and online versions of the program.

resultsAll participants reported positive experiences of L2LA. The main benefits of the program for participants included connecting with women in similar situations, learning skills and strategies to cope with their experiences, sharing their lived experiences of domestic violence, and reconnecting with their children. Facilitators also had positive experiences of facilitating the program and observing the positive changes women experienced. Although, challenges were also identified and included managing the group dynamics, small group sizes, and managing trauma experiences in a group setting.

conclusionThe results indicate participants as well as facilitators had positive experiences of L2LA. Participants valued the program and felt that it helped them to begin the healing process and improve their overall wellbeing. Women were very passionate about recommending the program to other women. Facilitators observed many positive changes in the women throughout the program. However, L2LA challenges included the small group size, managing the dynamics of the group, and the range of trauma within the group as well as children being present. A larger evaluation of this program is required to confirm these findings.

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Domestic ViolenceSocial SupportAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNew South WalesPilot ProjectsYoung Adultchildrendomestic violenceL2LAmental healthpilot studytherapeutic programwomen

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