Older and isolated women and domestic violence project

dc.contributor.authorSchaffer, J.
dc.date.issued1999
dc.description.abstractAn innovative national research project was undertaken in Australia to identify and explore the needs of older and isolated women who live with domestic violence. Face to face interviews, focus groups, and a national phone-in were conducted, and a wealth of rich information was provided by many women from metropolitan, rural and isolated areas. Older women from indigenous, non-indigenous, and diverse language and cultural communities spoke of their experiences as well as women with varying abilities and those with mental health problems. This paper will identify the significant themes that emerged from the phone-in and will highlight the major issues identified by older women needing attention by government authorities, health professionals, and service providers. Recommendations will be made for policy development, improved service provision, and prevention strategies.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJennifer Schaffer
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 1999; 11(1):59-77
dc.identifier.doi10.1300/J084v11n01_04
dc.identifier.issn0894-6566
dc.identifier.issn1540-4129
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/4173
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis (Routledge)
dc.rights© 1999 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1300/j084v11n01_04
dc.subjectNational phone-in; volunteers; major themes; rural women; education/training
dc.titleOlder and isolated women and domestic violence project
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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