Economic Security for Survivors (ESS) Project Policy Page
Attaining economic security for survivors of intimate violence is a critical step to ensuring safety and self-sufficiency for victims and their families. There are several policy areas that, in particular, can have a significant impact on a survivor’s pursuit of economic security and the victim service programs that provide crucial support for this purpose.
The Economic Security for Survivors Project at Wider Opportunities for Women will track and analyze policy areas related to intimate violence and economic justice with the goal of informing and educating the public, service providers, state and federal legislators and criminal justice advocates.
- Employment and Unemployment including job creation, workforce development, unemployment insurance, the glass ceiling, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Affordable and transitional housing programs
- Victim’s Rights and Protection Issues including financial abuse, legal remedies and the enforcement of laws
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Budget and Tax Policy
Resources
- United States Department of Justice Full Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) text, resources and related laws and legislation