In this commentary for the special issue on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we trace where the field of disaster and intimate partner violence (IPV) research has gone since to guide future directions. Research on and after Hurricane Katrina opened the door for the study of the unique effects of disaster on IPV prevalence, characteristics, and interventions. This body of work suggests IPV, which includes physical, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse, and aggression, stalking, or sexual harm, by a current or former partner or spouse, likely increases in prevalence and severity after disaster. We have learned much since Hurricane Katrina made landfall 20 years ago. After reviewing the field, we offer insights into future directions, focusing on recovery and resilience, with policy implications for those suffering from surviving both disaster and IPV.

• Cannon, C. E. B., Ferreira, R., & Buttell, F. (2025). After Katrina: Disaster and intimate partner violence research. Traumatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000564