User:Laguan0206/Homeless women in the United States
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The average age of homeless women is increasing from 20 to 50 years of age, affecting chances of available employment opportunities. Though homeless women are reported to have a strong inclinations to work again, it is difficult to find and maintain employment stability because of existing disabilities and impaired access to healthcare, impacting their ability to work.
Women who become homeless because of domestic violence also face barriers when looking for job opportunities. Domestic violence survivors can experience homelessness/ displacement because the abuser would assume larger responsibility of economic stability and finances, and thus inhibiting women from developing a skill set in the work force. Victims of domestic abuse are more at risk of chronic stress, mental, and physical health problems which can impact employment opportunities and workplace performance. Oftentimes, women who are survivors of intimate partner violence are stalked, exploited, or harassed by former abusers, leading to further trauma and decreased work productivity. In a study conducted with a sample of women with abusive partners, the results showed that roughly 50% of them that were working at the time lost their job due to their abusive partner. However, there are efforts being made in the workplace to address domestic violence and its effects on victims through interventions implementing trauma informed practices. Trauma informed practices in the workplace help survivors reconcile with their experiences and understand the impact of trauma.
References[edit]
- Dickins, Kirsten A.; Philpotts, Lisa L.; Flanagan, Jane; Bartels, Stephen J.; Baggett, Travis P.; Looby, Sara E. (October 2021). "Physical and Behavioral Health Characteristics of Aging Homeless Women in the United States: An Integrative Review". Journal of Women's Health. 30 (10): 1493–1507. doi:10.1089/jwh.2020.8557. PMID 33290147. S2CID 228081921.
- Tarshis, Sarah; Alaggia, Ramona; Logie, Carmen H. (February 2022). "Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Approaches to Employment Services: Insights From Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Service Providers". Violence Against Women. 28 (2): 617–640. doi:10.1177/1077801220988344. PMID 33591243. S2CID 231936812.
- Sullivan, Cris M. 2012. “Domestic Violence Shelter Services: A Review of the Empirical Evidence.” National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, (October).