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Intimate Partner Violence in Black Communities: A Scoping Review to Inform Black-Centred Prevention Efforts in Canada

Authors
Patrina Duhaney · Tosin Yinka Akintunde · Andrea Silva Santisteban · Charles Gyan
Publication year
2026
Publication date
2026-09-25
Source
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. Online first, September 25, 2026.
Type
Journal Article
Region
Canada
Topics
Black Health
Keywords
Black Community, Intimate Partner Violence, Violence Prevention

Key findings

This scoping review examines 37 sources from Canada and the United States on intimate partner violence prevention in Black communities. It highlights community-led, culturally grounded responses and the structural barriers that can make formal services difficult to access or trust.

Access: Open access at the publisher. Online-first article; volume and page numbers are not yet assigned.

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Abstract or summary

This scoping review examines 37 sources from Canada and the United States on intimate partner violence prevention in Black communities. It highlights community-led, culturally grounded responses and the structural barriers that can make formal services difficult to access or trust.

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