Specialist financial counseling for women affected by domestic and family Violence : staff and client perspectives on an Australian initiative Natasha Cortis and Clara Smyth
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ArticleSeries: Violence Against WomenPublication details: Sage, 2024Subject(s): Online resources:
In: Violence Against Women, 2024, First published online, 25 July 2024Summary: This article examines staff and client perspectives on an initiative providing co-located specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) financial counseling in women's legal services. An exploratory mixed-method study in five service locations captured perspectives via a client survey (n = 42), online interviews with staff (n = 15), and a review of services’ progress reports. For staff and clients, integrating financial counseling into women's legal services contributed to a more comprehensive model of support which helped address the economic harms associated with violence. Findings highlight the benefits of service integration and co-location, which enabled staff to share knowledge and build capacity, and helped improve outcomes for women following violence. (Authors' abstract). Record #8917
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Violence Against Women, 2024, First published online, 25 July 2024
This article examines staff and client perspectives on an initiative providing co-located specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) financial counseling in women's legal services. An exploratory mixed-method study in five service locations captured perspectives via a client survey (n = 42), online interviews with staff (n = 15), and a review of services’ progress reports. For staff and clients, integrating financial counseling into women's legal services contributed to a more comprehensive model of support which helped address the economic harms associated with violence. Findings highlight the benefits of service integration and co-location, which enabled staff to share knowledge and build capacity, and helped improve outcomes for women following violence. (Authors' abstract). Record #8917