Cable, Morgan
(2023)
Understanding How Domestic Violence Support Services for Women and Children in Transitional Housing Can Promote Positive Health Outcomes.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Domestic Violence (DV) is a severe public health and social problem with devastating impacts that include physical, psychological, and economic consequences for millions of victims within the United States. Relating to PTSD, depression, and other mental health concerns, DV is known as a leading cause of experiences of housing instability and even homelessness for women survivors and their children. To mitigate the impacts of DV and partner violence, the United States has created a variety of supports for survivors, including emergency shelter programs, advocacy and counseling services, outreach, and Transitional Housing (TH) or other supportive housing programs. These programs are typically community-based or nonprofit organizations led by staff and volunteers meant to meet the overwhelming and complex needs of survivors and their families. While TH and other supportive housing programs have provided housing and supportive services to survivors and their families for decades, little is known about the experiences of women and children living within these programs. Given the pervasiveness of DV and its clear negative health impacts, this critical literature synthesis seeks to understand the experiences of women and children living in TH and other supportive housing programs after experiencing significant trauma and what DV services are needed to create lasting, long-term positive health outcomes.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Chu, Kar Hai | chuk@pitt.edu | chuk | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Co-Chair | Hughes, Meredith Leigh | mlh203@pitt.edu | mlh203 | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
15 May 2023 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
47 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
15 May 2023 20:23 |
| Last Modified: |
15 May 2023 20:23 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/44752 |
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