What is Male Peer Support

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health crisis that affects a large proportion of the population in the U.S. It profoundly influences the economy, health, the well-being of victims and their families, and the community and society. Most importantly, the underlying causes of IPV are complex and deeply entrenched in places permeated with patriarchal values and gender stereotypes. IPV is maintained and even abetted, varying by space, place, and time. The chapter focuses on the process of maintaining and reproducing socioeconomic inequality in relationship violence in rural areas. It examines the varied challenges and obstacles experienced by rural IPV victims. It also provides strength-based solutions to break the cycle of generational violence.