women’s shelters are they the best resource for abused women? heather macdonald sarah macdonald...
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Women’s SheltersAre they the best resource for abused women?
Heather MacDonaldSarah MacDonaldLeslie SlaunwhiteLindsay MacLean
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Objectives
By the end of this presentation learners will be able to:
Define physical abuse. Define emotional abuse. Define sexual abuse. Describe the positive aspects of women’s
shelters. Describe the negative aspects of women’s
shelters. State ways to improve upon women’s shelters.
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What is a Women’s Shelter?
Temporary residence
Many services available
Straka, & Montminy, 2006
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History of Women’s Shelters
A Transition place
Issue recognized 1970
Permanent establishment
Resources continuing to grow
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Relevant Terms
Domestic violence
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
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Tactics Abusers Use
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Cycle of Abuse
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Prevalence of Domestic ViolenceProvinces Against females Against males
Newfoundland and Labrador 194 49
Prince Edward Island 219 31
Nova Scotia 221 64
New Brunswick 137 28
Quebec 394 82
Ontario 225 51
Manitoba 351 76
Saskatchewan 536 116
Alberta 415 88
British Columbia 197 48
Yukon 749 107
Northwest Territories 2,866 456
Nunavut 4,116 945
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Effects on the Women
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Loss of material possessions
Decreased quality of life.
Social issues
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Effects on Children
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Strengths of the Health Care Provider in Support of Abused Women
Concerned with safety and welfare of client
Treatments focus on consequences of abuse
Educate women on the prevention of further injury
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Work in multi-disciplinary team to develop the most appropriate, individualistic plan of care for the abuse woman.
Mindful that the client is a competent adult and can accept or decline help.
Help the client to explore possible resources and alternatives
Mandatory reporting law
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Weaknesses of Health Care Providers in Support of Abused Women
Bringing up the topic
Not taking initiative in projects
Lack of realization that it is an addiction
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Support Services
6- week stay 24 hr distress line Referrals Support groups
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Availability and Funding of Women’s shelters in Nova Scotia
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Other Resources Available
Women’s health centres
Hospital emergency rooms
Crisis lines Hot lines Police Support Groups
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Advantages
Women and childrenMany services availableOver 500 Shelters in CanadaGood success ratesImproved quality of lifeHolistic approach
Gordon et al., 2005
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Disadvantages
Noise and activity levels
Accessibility Limited transportation Neglect of specific
age brackets
Straka, & Montminy, 2006
Smith, 2009
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Disadvantages Cont.
Lack of Privacy
Power disparity
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Discussion Questions
What do you think are some valid strategies that can be implemented to improve women’s shelters?
What are your opinions of women’s shelters?
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Discussion Questions cont.
If you were a victim of domestic violence would you seek out a shelter such as those described in the presentation?
What other resources would you consider instead of a shelter?