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Assessing the Domestic Violence Training Needs of Benefits Workers

NCJ Number
226759
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 24 Issue: 4 Dated: May 2009 Pages: 243-253
Author(s)
Brian K. Payne; Ruth Triplett
Date Published
May 2009
Length
11 pages
Annotation
The purpose of this study was to examine the training needs of benefits workers to adequately prepare them to assist domestic violence victims.
Abstract
Results of this study suggest that benefits workers may not know enough about domestic violence to serve as effective capable guardians for domestic violence victims. The results also suggest that participation in training promotes screening for domestic violence and subsequent identification of domestic violence victims. Implications are presented in the areas of policy, theory, and future research. Domestic violence victims often have economic and employment needs that either directly or indirectly stem from their victimization. In their efforts to seek services, victims may turn to benefits workers who are given the task of providing clients with short-term financial help, job training, access to health care, and assistance in obtaining a job. It was not clear whether benefits workers were adequately prepared to help domestic violence victims. This study focused specifically on the training needs of benefits workers. Tables, figure, and references