TANF and Domestic Violence: Elements of an Effective Welfare Department Intervention

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Research shows that significant proportions of welfare recipients are survivors of domestic violence. The authors’ own experience in California suggests ten steps that welfare departments should take in implementing effective policies to assist domestic violence survivors applying for or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Advocates need also consider domestic violence policies in the context of the coming TANF reauthorization.

By Ariella Hyman and Minouche Kandel From May - June 2001