Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Difficult choices: housing women with multiple issues in crisis accommodation
Other Titles:	Parity
Authors:	Austin, Mel
Keywords:	Housing
Year:	2001
Publisher:	Council to Homeless Persons
Citation:	14 (2), March 2001
Notes:	Special issue title 'Out of the fire: domestic violence and homelessness' Also published as DVIRC Newsletter Autumn Edition, February 2001 Examines the dilemma faced by many agencies providing crisis accommodation to victims of domestic violence, regarding how to support women with multiple issues who have difficulty obtaining permanent accommodation. Argues the major question is whether or not agency policy and funding should be compromised in order to help individuals. Case studies of women from various backgrounds, including an illegal immigrant, a woman with bi-polar disorder and a woman with an intellectual disability, are used to illustrate the complexity of the situation and possible strategies for change are suggested. Advocates for urgent consideration of these and other marginalised groups by governments and the community.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14206
ISSN:	1032-6170
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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