/news-archive/tag/jacqueline-burse/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:20:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2022/02/21/domestic-violence-research/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:20:45 +0000 /news/?p=81036 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Professor Investigates Domestic Violence Survivorship in Older African American Women]]> social work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has published an article sharing the experiences of older African American women who have survived domestic violence. Burse published the article, 鈥淒omestic Violence Survivorship Among a Sample of Older African American Women: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis,鈥� in the with co-authors Dr. Rachel Voth-Schrag, Dr. Noelle Fields, and Dr. Debra Woods, all faculty members in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Research shows that African American women experience intimate partner violence at a rate that is 35 percent higher than that of while females and about 2.5 times the rate of women of other races, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2001. Even with a significantly higher risk factor, Burse said there is a lack of research concerning older African American women and domestic violence. This can be because domestic violence in older adults can sometimes be misreported as elder abuse or family violence. 鈥淎nother reason is that older African American women don鈥檛 often share their experiences with domestic violence,鈥� Burse said. 鈥淔or some reason, they still have that guilt and shame surrounding domestic violence, and they are reluctant to share. They still hold a lot of unprocessed hurt and pain. Therefore, older African American women are not ready to share their story so there鈥檚 not a lot of literature out there.鈥� For the study, Burse interviewed a group of African American women from Texas who were 50 or older and survivors of domestic violence. 鈥淥ne of the major findings is that older African American women are resilient,鈥� Burse said. 鈥淭hey have a level of faith that surpasses everything. Throughout their 20 plus years of being in a domestic violence relationship, their faith carried them through. Another finding is that their informal and formal support was very instrumental in helping them overcome their abusive relationships.鈥� The researchers also found several themes that these women witnessed or experienced domestic violence in their childhood, had experienced multiple victimizations through their lives, and had problems navigating the criminal justice system. They weren鈥檛 able to get an order of protection, or their abuser would be allowed to stay in the homes even after the police were called. The women also had lack of support from some of their church leaders who were ill advised. For example, they would share the physical and emotional abuse that took place in the home, and it was either discounted or made about something 鈥渟he鈥� was doing to cause turmoil in the home. 鈥淎 lot of the women eventually left these churches, and then they found another church where they were supported,鈥� Burse said. 鈥淭hey received a lack of support from some ministers, deacons, and women leaders in the church who encouraged them to stay in an abusive relationship, which was heartbreaking.鈥� The researchers also suggested a need to generate culturally sensitive programs and services to address domestic violence in the African American community. Services that include faith-based education, counseling, and prevention programs will enable churches and social workers to address the unique cultural needs of African American women who have endured domestic violence. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very important for older African American women to have a voice and to share their experiences,鈥� Burse said. 鈥淭hey are quite unique in that they don鈥檛 often share their stories and don鈥檛 often seek help, services, and support. These women often think domestic violence is their fault due to all the stigma. Faith-based services, telehealth, education, and connecting women to resources are very important ways to help them.鈥� Burse is continuing her research and is currently conducting a study on women聽 in Arkansas who have been impacted by intimate partner violence.]]> /news-archive/2019/03/25/unique-courses-summer-2019/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:38:34 +0000 /news/?p=73749 ... Check out these unique course selections for summer 2019]]> The summer 2019 session is right around the corner. For students still searching for an interesting course to fill out their summer break, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has some great choices.聽 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock courses offer students the chance to learn how cultural ideas about race still have a significant impact on the lives of minorities, learn conversational French for business and travel, and prepare for National Board Teacher Certification, as well as many other interesting topics. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will offer four convenient summer sessions: Session 1, May 28 to July 30; Session 2, May 28 to July 1; Session 3, June 10 to July 31; and Session 4, July 8 to Aug. 9. Priority registration runs March 25-29 while regular registration for all summer sessions begins March 30. Check out the following guide for courses that explore interesting and unique topics: ANTH 4312: Race and Human Variation Summer 4 (July 8 to Aug. 9) online Contact Kathryn King at kaking@ualr.edu The course will examine how cultural ideas about race still have a significant impact on the lives of minorities. GATE 7393: National Board Certification Pre-Candidacy Summer 1 (May 28-July 30) Contact Christine Deitz at mcdeitz@ualr.edu This special topics class offers an in-depth study of various instructional and curriculum strategies appropriate for use with students. It empowers teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin the National Board Teacher Certification. Students examine the National Board for Professional Teaching standards, rationale for becoming a National Board Certified Teacher, and develop materials suitable for documenting accomplished teaching practices. HHPS 3320: History of Physical Education Summer 4 (July 8 to Aug. 9) online Contact Katie Helms at kehelms@ualr.edu This class studies the historical development of organized physical activity designed to improve the understanding and appreciation of the purpose, value, nature, scope, and significance of physical education throughout history. HHPS 2230: Introduction to Sport Management Summer 4 (July 8 to Aug. 9) online Contact Katie Helms at kehelms@ualr.edu This course will provide an overview of all facets of sports including management, career opportunities, marketing and promotion, public relations, fundraising, economics and finance, legal and ethical issues, and event and facilities management. LANG 1210: French for Travel and Business Monday and Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m., May 29 鈥� June 17 Contact Zac Hagins at zrhagins@ualr.edu This is an introductory course focusing on basic conversational skills in French for individuals interested in language primarily for travel and business. No prior knowledge of French is required. This is a hybrid course with online components in addition to class meetings. MGMT 4383/5383: Entrepreneurial Perspectives Summer 1 (May 28 to July 30) online Contact Joe Bell at jrbell@ualr.edu 听听听听听 The course exposes students to an array of videos of entrepreneurs and business professionals. As an overview of entrepreneurship, it will help students determine their level of interest in pursuing an entrepreneurial endeavor while at the same time providing numerous tools the student can apply in today鈥檚 challenging marketplace. POLS 3301: Violence, Peace, and Justice Summer 1 (May 28 to July 30) online Contact Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm at ejwiebelhaus@ualr.edu Transitional justice encompasses the study of how societies deal with the legacies of violence and human rights abuses 鈥� how they punish those responsible, rehabilitate victims, heal deep social and ideological divisions, and remember or forget the past. There is a growing acceptance around the world that gross human rights violations and acts of mass atrocity must be addressed. A variety of mechanisms have been devised and employed with growing frequency in an attempt to provide some form of accountability. This course will draw upon the insights of the interdisciplinary transitional justice field to examine a range of conceptual, empirical, and ethical questions related to dealing with histories of conflict and repression. Specifically, students will consider how transitional justice influences democratization processes; why countries deal with troubled pasts in different ways; the role of the international community in transitional justice processes; the tension between different conceptions of and demands for justice that exist at local, national, and international levels; and the moral bases for engaging in different forms of transitional justice. The class will cover a range of transitional justice mechanisms including international tribunals, trials, amnesties, truth commissions, vetting procedures, and reparations. SOWK/GERO 4310/5310: Social Gerontology Summer 1 (May 28 to July 30) online Contact Jacqueline Burse at jrburse@ualr.edu This course gives a broad overview of aging in the world. By 2030, 20 percent of American will be older than 65. Many people are living longer and healthier lives, and older adults will soon outnumber children in this rapidly changing world. This course will explore intriguing issues, including the effects of aging, the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, how to plan for retirement in this new age, and how future workers will support an aging society in a time of decreasing fertility rates. SOWK 8311: Family Life Cycle Summer 1 (May 28 to July 30) online Contact Rosalie Otters at rvotters@ualr.edu This online graduate course, which can serve as an elective for social work or gerontology programs, focuses on the theoretical underpinnings of the many and varied life cycles families experience. Particular emphasis will be placed on cultural influences and populations at risk.]]>