Domestic Violence Shelters in Texas: Responding to Programming Needs of Older Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Description:
This study examined if domestic violence shelters in Texas are responding to the needs of older female victims of intimate partner violence. Data for this study was collected through online questionnaire surveys of 45% of Texas domestic violence shelters. Findings of this study indicated that less than 10% of Texas shelters are providing specialized programming for older victims of IPV. In Texas, the demographic growth of older adults has remained comparable to increased national trends. The st…
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Date:
December 2010
Creator:
Lozano, Yvonne M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries