Citation

Postmus JL. Affilia 2000; 15(2): 244-258.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/08861090022093967

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The Family Violence Option (FVO) provides exemptions from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families requirements to victims of domestic violence. This article examines the link between domestic violence and welfare and analyzes the FVO using the strengths perspective. This perspective identifies women's strengths and needs and the barriers they must overcome to become self-sufficient.