A Systematic Review of IPV Interventions in Asian American Populations: Current Status and Future Directions

• In Event: Addressing Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence

Abstract

Asian Americans are among the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the U.S., comprising approximately 7% of the total population. Despite their significant presence, Asian communities are often overlooked in discussions of crime and victimization, including intimate partner violence (IPV). The lack of scholarly and policy attention has left gaps in understanding the prevalence of IPV within these communities, the availability of intervention programs, and their effectiveness. To address this gap, we assessed the current landscape of IPV intervention programs for Asian communities in the U.S. and provided recommendations for future research and policy. Our review identified nine studies—seven peer-reviewed journal articles and two dissertations—published between 2014 and 2024 through databases such as CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Social Science Abstracts, Social Science Full Text, and Web of Science. Most studies employed qualitative methods, incorporating surveys, in-depth interviews, and (quasi-)experiments for data collection. The primary study participants were community members and leaders. Our findings revealed five distinct types of IPV interventions utilized within Asian communities. We discuss the policy implications of these interventions and outline a future research agenda based on our findings.

Authors

• Chunrye Kim, Saint Joseph's University

• Jeongsuk Kim, University of South Florida

• Jessica Szempruch, University of South Florida

• Maria Salomé Vélez, University of South Florida