• Executive Summary

• I. Introduction

• II. Research Strategy and Methodology

• IIIa. Thematic Analysis of the Voices of Survivors

• IIIb. Thematic Analysis of the Key Informant Interviews

• IIIc. Thematic Analysis of the Community Residents and Leaders Focus Groups

• IIId. Thematic Analysis of the Service Providers Focus Groups

• IV. Summary of Analysis

• V. Conclusion and Recommendations

• VI. Appendices

• VII. Bibliography

Acknowledgements

This study would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of all those who participated in it, especially the women survivors whose experiences and insights form the substance of the inquiry. A special thanks to the community-based researchers whose dedicated efforts, knowledge, insights and connections were so vital to the successful completion of this work. In particular, I would like to especially acknowledge the contributions of Cherie Geauvreau, Denise Nadeau, Arlene Richardson and Donna Robertson for their generous assistance, feedback, and groundwork in the research process; Lawrence Buhagiar for the initial draft of the literature review and input in modifying the research tools; Patricia Kachuk and Shelley Moore for the countless hours they dedicated to analysis of the data and the completion of this report, as well as their constant support, critical feedback and team work. A special thanks to Donna Robertson whose insightful critique helped shape the final report. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Lorri Biesenthal for her interest, commitment and support throughout this project.

Yasmin Jiwani,
June 1998.