TY  - SER
AU  - Cortis, Natasha
AU  - Smyth, Clara
TI  - Specialist financial counseling for women affected by domestic and family Violence : : staff and client perspectives on an Australian initiative
PY  - 2024///
PB  - Sage, 
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - COUNSELLING
KW  - EONOMIC SECURITY
KW  - FINANCIAL ABUSE
KW  - FAMILY VIOLENCE
KW  - INTEMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - SUPPORT SERVICES
KW  - VICTIM/SURVIVORS' VOICES
KW  - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - INTERNATIONAL
KW  - AUSTRALIA
N1  - Violence Against Women, 2024, First published online, 25 July 2024
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012241263103
ER  -