Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Migrant women trapped in violence
Other Titles:	Parity
Authors:	Ali, Meryem Pham, April
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse)
Categories:	Culturally and Linguistically Diverse / Migrant / Refugee communities
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 Argues that the financial, emotional and social dependence of many migrant women on their partners/sponsors places them in a position of particular vulnerability to violence and that legislative provisions set up to protect these women are not being utilised. Suggests that even when these mechanisms are utilised they are problematic. Outlines some of the reasons why other means of legal protection, such as Apprehended Violence Orders, are also often inaccessible to migrant women. Highlights several other barriers faced by all women in abusive relationships, including accommodation and income support, arguing such barriers are particularly relevant for migrant women and advocates for more efficient and equitable administration of income support for migrant women in domestic violence situations.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15830
ISSN:	1032-6170
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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