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Beyond refuge : an exploration of the potential benefits and models of alternative accommodation support for men using family violence Ashley Seaford

By: Seaford, Ashley.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Christchurch, New Zealand : Aviva Family Violence Services, 2015Description: electronic document (96 pages) ; PDF file: 946.39 KB.Subject(s): HOUSING | HOMELESSNESS | ABUSED WOMEN | ABUSIVE MEN | CHILDREN | CULTURAL ISSUES | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | INTERVENTION | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | MĀORI | MIGRANTS | NATURAL DISASTERS | PACIFIC PEOPLES | PASIFIKA | PERPETRATORS | REFUGEES | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | NEW ZEALAND | CANTERBURYOnline resources: Click here to access online Summary: Aviva obtained funding to: Explore whether or not accessible and suitable alternative accommodation options for men who are using family violence might enhance the safety of women and children and, if so, how.  Identify what other services and supports, in conjunction with accommodation, might assist men to address and change their violent behaviour in the short, medium and longer term  Ascertain the quantity, quality, accessibility and suitability of short and medium term accommodation options currently available in greater Christchurch  Identify the common barriers men who use violence in their families may face in accessing alternative accommodation, and how these might be overcome. Research methodology included a review of national and international research evidence, local police statistics and data collected through surveys and interviews with women who have experienced violence, men who have used violence and professionals working in health, justice and social services. (From the Executive summary). Record #5323
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Aviva obtained funding to: Explore whether or not accessible and suitable alternative accommodation options for men who are using family violence might enhance the safety of women and children and, if so, how.
 Identify what other services and supports, in conjunction with accommodation, might assist men to address and change their violent behaviour in the short, medium and longer term
 Ascertain the quantity, quality, accessibility and suitability of short and medium term accommodation options currently available in greater Christchurch
 Identify the common barriers men who use violence in their families may face in accessing alternative accommodation, and how these might be overcome.
Research methodology included a review of national and international research evidence, local police statistics and data collected through surveys and interviews with women who have experienced violence, men who have used violence and professionals working in health, justice and social services. (From the Executive summary). Record #5323