Web resource:	http://www.adfvc.unsw.edu.au/PDF%20files/Newsletter_53.pdf
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Domestic violence and temporary visa holders: barriers to safety
Other Titles:	Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse newsletter
Authors:	Barassi-Rubio, Cecilia Crossing, Barb
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Refugee communities
Year:	2013
Publisher:	Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearinghouse, UNSW
Citation:	53, Winter 2013
Notes:	It is widely documented within the relevant literature and from the experiences of workers that escaping domestic violence is a difficult and dangerous process for women and their children. These difficulties and dangers are compounded for women who are on temporary visas, with a multitude of barriers preventing access to appropriate pathways to safety. The existence of such barriers limits options available to women and may leave women particularly vulnerable to further abuse and exploitation. The authors of this article have worked for many years to support women experiencing domestic and family violence who are on temporary migration visas. Women's House Shelta and the Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS), both in Brisbane, have identified a number of emerging issues for women in Australia who are on temporary visas and have experienced domestic violence. These issues include financial barriers, access to Australian service systems, such as healthcare, crisis and public housing, legal assistance and protection for children. Further difficulties are experienced where women on temporary visas are also from non-English speaking backgrounds. Women's House Shelta and IWSS are seeking to collaborate with other community members and agencies across the country to address these issues.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14349
ISSN:	1443-7236
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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