Domestic violence

Many women become homeless as a result of having to flee domestic violence. Domestic violence can be defined as any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship together, or between family members, regardless of gender or sexuality. A number of refuges have been set up across the country that specifically provide temporary accommodation and support for women escaping domestic violence. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 reformed the law to increase support to victims, give police new powers and protect same sex couples from domestic violence. This keyword includes some publication about domestic violence and housing.

 

Titlesort icon Author Publisher Year
A Woman's Place: Women and Hostel Provision in London - the Lilith Project 2005 Eden, Isabel and Vacciana, Heather Eaves 2005
Domestic Abuse, Housing and Homelessness in Scotland: An Evidence Review Scottish Government, Communities Analytical Services Scottish Government 2010
Domestic Violence Information Leaflets Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 The Stationery Office (TSO) The Stationery Office (TSO) 2004
Effectiveness of Schemes to Enable Households at Risk of Domestic Violence to Remain in their Own Homes Communities and Local Government Communities and Local Government 2010
Evaluating Homelessness Prevention Communities and Local Government Communities and Local Government 2007
Extra Care Housing Models and Older Homeless People Pannell, Jenny Housing LIN 2005
Hate Harassment Support Pack Northern Ireland Housing Executive Northern Ireland Housing Executive 2008
Homelessness: The (In-) Appropriate Applicant Cowan, David Ashgate 1997
Housing Associations - Rehousing Women Leaving Domestic Violence Davis, C Policy Press 2003
Housing Needs and Domestic Violence: Refuge Provision by Scottish Housing Associations Goldsack, Sue Housing Policy and Practice Unit 1997
Lone Parent Handbook One Parent Families One Parent Families 2004
Meeting the Needs of Households at Risk of Domestic Violence in England: The Role of Accommodation and Housing-related Support Services Quilgars, Deborah and Pleace, Nicholas Communities and Local Government 2010
NIWAF Website Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Older Women and Domestic Violence Help the Aged Help the Aged
Options for Setting up a Sanctuary Scheme Communities and Local Government Communities and Local Government 2006
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Homeless Women Speak Out Jones, Anwen Crisis 1999
Policy Briefing 2: Domestic Violence Communities and Local Government Communities and Local Government 2002
Refuges for Women, Children and Young People in Scotland Fitzpatrick, Suzanne, et al The Scottish Government 2003
Repeat Homelessness and Domestic Abuse Buck, B Shelter Scotland 2002