Description
Child-to-parent violence and abuse (CPVA) is a growing scientific interest in recent years, yet a concern within familial dynamics, challenging conventional perceptions of parental authority. This paper, forming part of an ongoing PhD research in Belgium, aims to explore the nuanced processes of 'othering' experienced by parents, especially mothers, affected by CPVA, an area that remains underexplored in academic discourse. Through a literature review of international insights in the experiences of parents and a qualitative analysis of interviews and surveys with affected parents in Belgium, we uncover the multifaceted ways in which these individuals navigate societal stigmatization, isolation, and altered self-perception. Our findings reveal that in the context of CPVA othering can manifest in several ways (e.g. parental self-othering, societal othering of parents, and othering within the family dynamics) impacting both the parents experiencing violence and the broader societal response to such incidents. The paper concludes by reflecting on the implications of these insights for social work practices, policy formulation, and the broader research agenda on family violence, advocating for a more nuanced understanding and support system for parents experiencing CPVA.| Periode | 12 sep 2024 |
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| Evenementstitel | Eurocrim 2024: 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology |
| Evenementstype | Conference |
| Locatie | Bucharest, Romania |
| Mate van erkenning | International |