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008			110331s2006 eng
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022			_a0112-4099
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aHindle, Shelly _91358
245			_aOn being a refuge worker: _bpsycho-social impacts of advocacy _cHindle, Shelly; Morgan, Mandy
260			_aDunedin _bWomen's Studies Association New Zealand _c2006
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aPublished in association with Otago University Press
520			_aThe purpose of this article is to explore the psycho-social dimensions of women's experiences of working as refuge advocates, and to identify the detrimental impacts of providing support services. The article highlights how valuable refuge advocates are in providing intervention services for abused women. There has been little research conducted in New Zealand on how refuge work impacts on the lives and experiences of women. The purpose of this article is to explore the psycho-social dimensions of women's experiences of working as refuge advocates, and to identify the detrimental impacts of providing support services. The article highlights how valuable refuge advocates are in providing intervention services for abused women. There has been little research conducted in New Zealand on how refuge work impacts on the lives and experiences of women. Nine women's refuge advocates from the Pakeha caucus were interviewed about their experiences. The methodology draws on feminist standpoint and narrative theory. Four themes emerged from the narratives: relationships with other service providers, working for the Women's Refuge movement, being an advocate, and myths and misunderstandings about Womens' Refuge. Refuge advocates spoke of detrimental effects on their family life, emotional stress, their relationships, and aspects of the job that are emotionally damaging. However, these effects are mitigated by positive experiences that support women continuing refuge work. This article suggests that the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuge (NCIWR) should provide an organisational context where issues are addressed.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCOMMUNITIES _9142
650	2	7	_2FVC _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_2FVC _aGENDER _9269
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSOCIAL WORK PRACTICE _9562
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTREATMENT _9613
650	2	7	_2FVC _aWOMEN _9645
650	2	7	_9431 _aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
700	1		_aMorgan, Mandy _91751
500			_aWomen's Studies Journal 20(1) 2006 : 32-47
773	0		_tWomen's Studies Journal 20(1) 2006 : 32-47
942			_2ddc _cARTICLE
999			_c1959 _d1959