Citation

Saunders DG, Holter MC, Pahl LC, Tolman RM. Fam. Soc. 2006; 87(3): 329-338.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Alliance for Children and Families, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

This study evaluated a one-day domestic violence training for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) workers and analyzed the relationship between worker characteristics and the use of work exemptions. In a post-only evaluation, trained workers reported a greater tendency than untrained workers to refer clients to couples counseling, make a safety plan, and file a report to child protection services. In a pre/post evaluation, workers reported after training that they would be less likely to refer clients to couples counseling, and more likely to ask about the emotional and physical impact of abuse, make a safety plan, and ask about access to weapons. Workers most likely to offer a waiver from work requirements reported a higher likelihood of making referrals for a variety of services. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)