Flight of Abused Women, Plight of Canadian Shelters: Another Road to Homelessness
Description:
The paper explores the link between women abuse & homelessness. Although the examples are drawn from Canada, the argument is that the plight of abused women is similar throughout North America. First, I discuss the stereotypes about homelessness & the conservative governments' stance toward the homeless. Second, I introduce abuse of women as another road to homelessness. Third, I review the literature on dependent children from abusive homes as victims & witnesses who need social protection. Fourth, I establish the important role shelters play for women fleeing abusive relationships, by tracing the history of shelters. The tenuous position of the shelters in relation to conservative governments is emphasized. The paper ends with the consequences of fear of homelessness for women & their children, & the public policy implications of the close link between abuse & homelessness. 88 References. Adapted from the source document.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2002
Volume:
11
Issue:
4
Pages:
307-324
Location:
Toronto