Support Programs for Domestic Violence

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Caroline Piotrowski, PhD MPH

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Manitoba

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Evaluation of Mother's Empowerment Program and Kid's Club Program adapted specifically for Indigenous mothers and children affected by intimate partner violence in Canada

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Support Programs for Domestic Violence?

Research shows that empowerment programs, like the Family Wellbeing Program, have been adapted for Indigenous communities and are linked to positive health and empowerment outcomes. Additionally, mothers' empowerment programs have been shown to improve outcomes for both mothers and children, such as better weight gain in premature infants and reduced child protection system involvement. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the Support Programs for Domestic Violence treatment safe for humans?

The research articles reviewed do not provide specific safety data for the Support Programs for Domestic Violence treatment or its related programs. However, they discuss various interventions aimed at reducing family violence and supporting Indigenous families, which generally focus on empowerment and cultural safety without indicating any safety concerns. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

How is the Indigenous Kid's Club Program and Indigenous Mother's Empowerment Program treatment different from other treatments for domestic violence?

This treatment is unique because it incorporates culturally specific support programs that address the historical and personal trauma experienced by Indigenous communities, promoting resilience and healing through traditional practices like healing circles and community-based empowerment. ^{10 11 12 13 14}

Research Team

Caroline Piotrowski, PhD MPH

Principal Investigator

University of Manitoba

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Indigenous mothers in Canada who speak English and have experienced intimate partner violence. They must have at least one child of school age to participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Mothers with self-reported experience of past intimate partner violence, English-speaking, with at least one school-aged child

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage in the adapted Mother's Empowerment Program and Kid's Club Program

12 weeks

Weekly sessions

Wait List Control

Participants receive intervention after a 12-week delay

12 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in mental and physical health and well-being

6-8 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Indigenous Kid's Club Program (Behavioural Intervention)
• Indigenous Mother's Empowerment Program (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview The study is testing two programs: the Mother's Empowerment Program and the Kid's Club Program, both tailored for Indigenous families affected by domestic violence.

Participant Groups

Group I: Wait List Control Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants receive intervention after 12 week delay

Indigenous Kid's Club Program is already approved in Canada for the following indications:

🇨🇦 Approved in Canada as Healing Circles Program for:

• Support for Indigenous mothers and children affected by intimate partner violence

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations Nearby Select from list below to view details:

Discovery House Calgary, Canada

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Manitoba

Lead Sponsor

Trials

628

Patients Recruited

209,000+

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Trials

1417

Patients Recruited

26,550,000+

Findings from Research

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Exposure to the Family Wellbeing program and associations with empowerment, health, family and cultural wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a cross-sectional analysis. Williamson, LM., Baird, L., Tsey, K., et al.[2023]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Empowerment of the mothers of children in a pediatric intensive care unit. Azevedo, MSN., Oliveira, ICDS., Souza, TV., et al.[2018]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Adapting the 'family wellbeing' empowerment program to the needs of remote indigenous school children. Tsey, K., Whiteside, M., Daly, S., et al.[2022]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effect of mothers' empowerment program on premature infants' weight gain and duration of hospitalization. Mohammaddoost, F., Mosayebi, Z., Peyrovi, H., et al.[2020]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Child protection outcomes of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program for Aboriginal infants and their mothers in Central Australia. Segal, L., Nguyen, H., Gent, D., et al.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The role of Aboriginal family workers in delivering a child safety-focused home visiting program for Aboriginal families in an urban region of New South Wales. Clapham, K., Bennett-Brook, K., Hunter, K.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Treatment Issues for Aboriginal Mothers with Substance Use Problems and Their Children. Niccols, A., Dell, CA., Clarke, S.[2023]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An empowerment intervention for Indigenous communities: an outcome assessment. Kinchin, I., Jacups, S., Tsey, K., et al.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Engaging Indigenous families in a community-based Indigenous early childhood programme in British Columbia, Canada: A cultural safety perspective. Gerlach, AJ., Browne, AJ., Greenwood, M.[2019]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Reduction of Family Violence in Aboriginal Communities: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Approaches. Shea, B., Nahwegahbow, A., Andersson, N.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"I Believed in Myself More Than Anything." Indigenous Intimate Partner Violence Advocates Promote Resiliency Among Clients. Holder, M.[2023]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Voices from the margins Part 1: narrative accounts of indigenous family violence. Davis, K., Taylor, B.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Family Violence and the Need for Prevention Research in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities. Andersson, N., Nahwegahbow, A.[2021]

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Violence at the Intersections of Women's Lives in an Urban Context: Indigenous Women's Experiences of Leaving and/or Staying With an Abusive Partner. Smye, V., Varcoe, C., Browne, AJ., et al.[2022]

References

1. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Exposure to the Family Wellbeing program and associations with empowerment, health, family and cultural wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a cross-sectional analysis. [2023]

2. Brazil pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Empowerment of the mothers of children in a pediatric intensive care unit. [2018]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Adapting the 'family wellbeing' empowerment program to the needs of remote indigenous school children. [2022]

4. India pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effect of mothers' empowerment program on premature infants' weight gain and duration of hospitalization. [2020]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Child protection outcomes of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program for Aboriginal infants and their mothers in Central Australia. [2021]

6. Australia pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The role of Aboriginal family workers in delivering a child safety-focused home visiting program for Aboriginal families in an urban region of New South Wales. [2021]

7. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Treatment Issues for Aboriginal Mothers with Substance Use Problems and Their Children. [2023]

8. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An empowerment intervention for Indigenous communities: an outcome assessment. [2021]

9. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Engaging Indigenous families in a community-based Indigenous early childhood programme in British Columbia, Canada: A cultural safety perspective. [2019]

10. Canada pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Reduction of Family Violence in Aboriginal Communities: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Approaches. [2021]

11. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"I Believed in Myself More Than Anything." Indigenous Intimate Partner Violence Advocates Promote Resiliency Among Clients. [2023]

12. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Voices from the margins Part 1: narrative accounts of indigenous family violence. [2021]

13. Canada pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Family Violence and the Need for Prevention Research in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities. [2021]

14. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Violence at the Intersections of Women's Lives in an Urban Context: Indigenous Women's Experiences of Leaving and/or Staying With an Abusive Partner. [2022]