"An Evaluation of the Treatment Group Model for Abused Women in Shelters in Hong Kong"

Subjects in the treatment group will join a six-session treatment for recognizing their strengths and resources through group activities and sharing. Each session is 1.5-2 hours long, and all sessions are designed for 4-8 abused women. The activities are designed and led with an aim to improve their self-esteem, general health, as well as to reduce the level of depression. This service is provided by registered social workers.

The shelter standard care and services will be provided to the abused women in one randomized shelter. Besides, standard care in shelters includes residential accommodations, emotional support, legal, housing and financial advice and referrals will be given to survivors who reported being abused.