@article{ref1,
title="Domestic Violence and Housing Problems: A Contextual Analysis of Women's Help-seeking, Received Informal Support, and Formal System Response",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2003",
author="Baker, Charlene K. and Cook, Sarah L. and Norris, Fran H.",
volume="9",
number="7",
pages="754-783",
abstract="This study examined housing problems and homelessness after separation in a sample of 110 women who had experienced domestic violence. Of the sample, 38% reported homelessness. Similar percentages reported housing problems (e.g., late paying rent, skipping meals, threatened with eviction). Predictors of more housing problems included experiencing a greater severity of violence, contacting fewer formal systems, having less informational support, and receiving a negative response from welfare. Women's odds of reporting homelessness were reduced by 30% if police officers responded positively. These findings highlight the importance of changing system responses in an effort to reduce women's housing problems and risks for homelessness after separation. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Violence Against Women, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by SAGE Publications)Domestic Violence EffectsDomestic Violence VictimSpouse Abuse EffectsSpouse Abuse VictimHomelessness CausesHomeless AdultAdult FemaleAdult VictimFemale VictimPartner ViolenceViolence Against WomenSocial Services ResponseSocial Services Utilization03-04<p />",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}