Life Story Board: A Tool in the Prevention of Domestic Violence 1

Abstract The high rate of domestic violence in Aboriginal communities points to the need to explore new ways of understanding how this violence occurs in its context and to seek new and creative ways of preventing the perpetuation of this vicious cycle. The Life Story Board (LSB) is a game board wit...

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Main Authors: MD Rob Chase, MSc Javier Mignone, PhD Linda Diffey, Rachel Arruda, Pamela Eni, Paul Hill, Fr Paul Hogan, Zasep Satkunanayam, Tulku
Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2010
Subjects:
First Nations
inuit
Online Access:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.1079.4602
http://www.pimatisiwin.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/10ChaseMignone.pdf
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Summary:Abstract The high rate of domestic violence in Aboriginal communities points to the need to explore new ways of understanding how this violence occurs in its context and to seek new and creative ways of preventing the perpetuation of this vicious cycle. The Life Story Board (LSB) is a game board with sets of cards, markers, and a notation system with which to construct a visual representation of someone's life experience at personal, family, and community levels. Initially invented as an interview tool in an expressive art program for war-affected children, the LSB has broader potential for use by those working with youth, adults, and families in a variety of contexts, and as a tool for program evaluation and applied research. This article describes LSB methods and how they may apply in the context of Canadian First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community efforts to respond to, understand, and prevent domestic violence.

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