Type:	Report
Title:	Against the odds : how women survive domestic violence : the needs of women experiencing domestic violence who do not use domestic violence and crisis related services
Authors:	prepared for The Office of the Status of Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, prepared by Keys Young
Keywords:	Drug and alcohol misuse;Mental health;Regional rural and remote areas;Policing;Disability;CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Indigenous issues;Informal responses;Gay/lesbian/transgender
Year:	1998
Publisher:	Keys Young, Milsons Point
Notes:	"AUGUST 1998. Reprinted May 1999. Reprinted June 2003." This report presents the findings of an Australian study which aimed to ascertain the reasons why the majority of women who experience domestic violence do not use domestic violence and related crisis services or contact the police; what actions they take in response to domestic violence; their needs; and what would best meet their needs. The study was essentially qualitative in nature, primarily focussing in depth on women's experiences of 'coping' and 'dealing' with domestic violence. The women's stories highlight the complexity of domestic violence, the wide disparity in the women's circumstances and needs, and the variation in their patterns of disclosure, help-seeking and survival strategies. The study concludes by suggesting a number of future directions for domestic violence policy and delivery of services.
Contents:	1.0 Introduction 2.0 Methodology 3.0 Profile of women interviewed 4.0 Dealing with the abuse: women's survival strategies 5.0 Factors influencing disclosure, help-seeking and action-taking 6.0 Who women tell and their responses 7.0 Major unmet needs 8.0 The views of key service providers 9.0 Key findings and future directions
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19566
ISBN:	9780642487001
Physical description:	xvi, 101 p. [19] p. ; 30 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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