Domestic Violence And Homelessness

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Third, the connection between domestic violence among women and homelessness is well established. Researchers identify that childhood exposure to violence increases the likelihood of perpetrating domestic violence in adulthood (McLaren, H. 2013, p.416). There are many studies that show domestic violence leads to homelessness, among families with children. A 1990 Ford Foundation study found that 50% of homeless women and children were fleeing abuse ("Domestic violence and homelessness", 2007). Domestic violence is often a contributor or cause of homelessness. When a woman leaves an abusive relationship, she often has nowhere to go. Escaping abusive situations means leaving the residence where the abuse is occurring and sometimes victims are

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