Zefat Academic College

“I’m Present but Absent”: A Phenomenological Study of Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Arab Society in Israel

Children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) experience significant psychological consequences; however, the current literature is largely grounded in Western, individualist trauma frameworks. These perspectives often overlook how children interpret and negotiate violence...

The Gap Between Humanistic Ideals and Everyday Direct Support for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: Reflections of Young Volunteers in Residential ID Services

BACKGROUND: Humanistic and rights-based approaches emphasize dignity, autonomy, self-determination and meaningful participation in community life for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, in many ID services, everyday support is often shaped by risk-averse routines, sa...