Type:	Report
Title:	Counting the costs : estimating the impact of domestic violence in the London Borough of Hackney
Authors:	Crisp, Debbie Lucraft, Hebe Hale, Chris Stanko, Elizabeth A
Keywords:	Impact on children and young people;Economic costs
Year:	1998
Publisher:	Crime Concern
Notes:	Presents the methodology and key findings of a study aimed at estimating the prevalence of domestic violence in the London Borough of Hackney, U.K., and approximating the economic and social costs associated with domestic violence in the same community. The findings of the study are discussed in terms of how domestic violence is defined, its prevalence according to agency records, the impact of domestic violence on children, costs of service delivery to victims and the kinds of injuries reported by women. The remainder of the report highlights the diversity of women’s experiences and the need for services to respond appropriately, drawing attention to a range of innovative strategies adopted by particular agencies, and making recommendations for future research and reform.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19347
Physical description:	70 p. ; 30 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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