In search of sanctuary: addressing issues of domestic violence and homelessness at shelters

Krishnan, Satya P.; Hilbert, Judith C.

doi:10.1016/s1049-3867(98)00021-8

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“…Though the types of services utilized by women IPA survivors are well documented (Fugate, Landis, Riordan, Naureckas & Engel, 2005; Krishnan & Hilbert, 1998), a limited understanding exists in the literature regarding factors associated with their help-seeking, such as service preference, utilization patterns and trends, and satisfaction levels. To target barriers to help-seeking, Fugate and colleagues (2005) used qualitative techniques to alternately focus on the reasons why abused women ( N = 491) do not use certain interventions, as opposed to examining interventions that are used.…”

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The Influence of Spirituality on Service Utilization and Satisfaction for Women Residing in a Domestic Violence Shelter

Fowler

Faulkner

Learman

et al. 2011

Violence Against Women

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Little is known about the influence of spirituality on service utilization and satisfaction among women survivors of intimate partner abuse (IPA). The purpose of this study was to examine differences between shelter and faith-based service utilization and satisfaction in a shelter sample (N = 73). Multiple regression techniques were used. The findings suggest that survivors with higher spirituality were more likely to utilize faith-based resources than shelters. Those who experienced greater IPA reported dissatisfaction with faith-based resources. These results suggest that spirituality should be incorporated into shelter services to meet survivors' spiritual needs, and faith-based services should adequately address IPA.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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The Influence of Spirituality on Service Utilization and Satisfaction for Women Residing in a Domestic Violence Shelter

Fowler

Faulkner

Learman

et al. 2011

Violence Against Women

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“…DV shelters, therefore, have an important role in helping survivors leave abusive relationships by offering services, safety, and a place to review options (Grossman & Lundy, 2011; National Network to End Domestic Violence [NNEDV], 2016). IPV survivors who utilize DV shelters often have the most needs as they report severe and frequent abuse experiences (Lyon, Lane, & Menard, 2008), increased rates of mental health struggles (Helfrich, Fujiura, & Rutowski-Kmitta, 2008), and significant lack of social and financial resources (Krishnan & Hilbert, 1998) compared with IPV survivors who do not seek shelter services.…”

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“My Sister Is the One That Made Me Stay Above Water”: How Social Supports Are Maintained and Strained When Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Reside in Emergency Shelter Programs

Stylianou

Counselman-Carpenter

Redcay

2018

J Interpers Violence

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While social support is critical in helping intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors heal and build hope, social isolation is a frequent experience for survivors. For survivors residing in domestic violence (DV) emergency shelters, the isolation from social supports is often exacerbated by shelter rules and policies. This study uses a 20th century feminist framework to understand the ways in which social support networks are maintained and/or strained when survivors reside in DV emergency shelters. Among this sample of 76 survivors, 40 participants identified family members as their support system, with siblings and mothers most frequently identified, and 14 participants identified friends as their social support. Prior to entering the DV shelter, survivors reported that their support networks provided encouragement and motivation along with emotional support, financial and material support, and support with children. Participants spoke about the process of informing their support systems of the transition into a DV shelter, the positive and negative impacts of the transition on their support system, and the roles that frequent telephone calls and texts played in maintaining their support networks. Participants reported positive impacts of residing in a DV shelter including improved emotional and physical health, strengthened emotional relationships, and improved physical and emotional resource provision. For those participants reporting negative experiences, they frequently identified logistical barriers, including the inability to receive visitors at the shelter, the distance between them and their friends and family, and strict rules around curfew and child care. Our findings invite researchers and practitioners to consider further examination of best practices around programming that supports survivors in maintaining social supports while residing in shelter programs

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“…A small body of research exploring characteristics of women who utilize DV shelters indicates that they are among the most vulnerable of IPV survivors. They report more frequent and severe abuse than survivors who do not seek shelter services (Lyon et al, 2008), higher rates of mental health difficulties (Campbell, Sullivan, & Davidson, 1995; Helfrich, Fujiura, & Rutowski-Kmitta, 2008), and greater lack of financial and social resources (Krishnan & Hilbert, 1998). Most survivors entering shelters have tried a variety of coping options already, including placating the abusive partner, resisting, safety planning, and/or seeking informal network support (see, for example, Goodman et al, 2003).…”

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Living With and Within the Rules of Domestic Violence Shelters

Glenn¹,

Goodman

2015

Violence Against Women

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As emergency domestic violence (DV) shelters have proliferated, there has been an increase in rules that shelter residents must follow. This qualitative descriptive study explores intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors' experiences living with DV shelter rules. Five thematic clusters emerged from interviews with 11 survivors: (1) shelter environment/staff approach, (2) making sense of the rules, (3) staff enforcement of the rules, (4) short-term impact of the rules, and (5) coping. Results suggest that residents benefit from more flexible boundaries between staff and residents, less restrictive rules, and collaborative, transparent rule enforcement. Recommendations are made for shelter practice and future research.

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In search of sanctuary: addressing issues of domestic violence and homelessness at shelters

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

The Influence of Spirituality on Service Utilization and Satisfaction for Women Residing in a Domestic Violence Shelter

The Influence of Spirituality on Service Utilization and Satisfaction for Women Residing in a Domestic Violence Shelter

“My Sister Is the One That Made Me Stay Above Water”: How Social Supports Are Maintained and Strained When Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Reside in Emergency Shelter Programs

Living With and Within the Rules of Domestic Violence Shelters

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