Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The role of social support in the lives of women exiting domestic violence shelters: an experimental study
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Sullivan, Cris M Davidson, William S Tan, Cheribeth Basta, Joanne
Keywords:	Advocacy;Mental health
Year:	1995
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	10 (4), December 1995
Notes:	Outlining some of the existing research supporting the contention that social support networks play a major role in battered women’s ability to recover emotionally and psychologically from the experience of domestic violence, this article presents and discusses the findings of part of a US longitudinal study aimed at examining the impact of postshelter advocacy intervention on battered women’s overall psychological well-being and ability to remain free from abuse. It is argued that although proving postshelter advocacy services to women with abusive partners is one of many interventions and policy changes needed, it is a valuable and necessary mode of buffering the stressors associated with escaping violent relationships and improving the psychological health and well being of survivors.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12402
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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