Web resource:	https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Issues_paper_3__Researching_the_economic_dimensions_of_domestic_and_family_violence.pdf
Type:	Booklet
Title:	Researching the economic dimensions of domestic and family violence : information gaps and data strategies
Authors:	Bullen, Jane Cortis, Natasha
Keywords:	Abused women - Australia;Financial abuse;Family violence;Women wth disabilities;Economic conditions
Year:	2016
Publisher:	ANROWS
Citation:	Issues paper 3
Notes:	Issues paper related to ANROWS research project RP.14.16 - Building effective policies and services to promote women's economic security following domestic and family violence The issue: Some women who experience domestic violence may need to find work or change jobs quickly, or may be required by Centrelink to find work upon separation from a violent partner. Recognising the needs of women affected by violence can help to achieve and sustain employment outcomes. The Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) may not comprehensively identify where violence is affecting, or is likely to affect, job search capacity. Clients may also disclose domestic violence to trusted employment consultants rather than through the JSCI. What could employment services do? Staff awareness: Provide training to staff about domestic violence and recognising the needs of specific clients, and referral processes. Identify domestic violence as a potential barrier to employment: Create opportunities for clients to disclose domestic violence, for example asking clients whether they have any safety concerns and following up with referrals to Centrelink social workers. Referrals: Develop comprehensive local information and organisational protocols for referrals. Where clients do disclose, employment consultants should, with clients' consent, support clients to disclose their circumstances to Centrelink social workers or local services. Identify appropriate job placements: Women affected by violence may have particular safety and support needs which may affect job search and the type of jobs which are appropriate. Collaboration: Local partnerships between domestic violence services and employment services to provide training and build capacity in employment services would help improve processes to support disclosure and response. Build on elements of promising practice: Partnerships, personalised assistance, address structural barriers, emphasise client's strengths and capacities.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/18520
Appears in Collections:	ANROWS Publications Reports

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