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Increasing familial engagement in family violence services: a systematically conducted realist review of barriers and facilitators

  • By

  • Stefan Kurbatfinski

  • Julia Wilson

  • Daniel Cosic

  • Alexa Toews

  • K. Alix Hayden

  • Sarah Erickson

  • Nicole Letourneau

  • July 8, 2026

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    Family violence (FV) encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual abuse among family members, significantly impacting all involved.

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    A systematic review identified barriers to engagement in FV services, including socioeconomic challenges and inadequate provider-client rapport.

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    Facilitators of engagement in FV services include empathy, trustworthiness, and family-centered approaches that address familial needs.

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    The review analyzed 24 studies, focusing primarily on facilitators rather than barriers to family engagement in FV services.

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    Strategies to enhance family engagement in FV services should be evaluated using implementation science methods for effectiveness.

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Increasing familial engagement in family violence services: a systematically conducted realist review of barriers and facilitators

  • by Stefan Kurbatfinski, Julia Wilson, Daniel Cosic, Alexa Toews, K. Alix Hayden, Sarah Erickson, Nicole Letourneau

  • July 8, 2026

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