employment. Batterers actively interfere with a victim at her place of employment; attempt to disable her vehicle or take money used for public transportation; use treats against her, her children, or pets if she goes to her place of employment; inflict facial cuts and bruises; or even physically restrain or incapacitate her so that she cannot leave her residence” (Buzawa, Buzawa, & Stark, 2012). If women are going to leave their abusive household, they need to be able to reenter society supporting themselves. Job training would help these women immensely and help them stand on their own two feet. “Although IPV occurs at every socioeconomic level, it is more prevalent in blue-collar and lower class families than in others. In fact, poverty
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What I found especially significant though was that women with children were never seen with a significant other, and if they were with someone it was always a female relative. It makes sense that abused women would be utilizing the food bank. As I discussed above, abused women are disproportionately found in lower income families. FISH provided free daily lunches for those in need, and this type of situation is ideal for those trying to get out of an abusive relationship. What’s great here is that women can receive services from multiple places in the area. They may use the emergency housing at at A.S.P.E.N. and still receive the free lunches offered by FISH. FISH also provides food distribution to people twice a month. Once you are signed up, you are allowed to come “grocery shopping” at FISH’s pantry every two weeks. The more people signed up for your family, the more food items you are allowed to take. Many people take only what they need, and this is an excellent resource for battered women who, while they may have housing, don’t have a high enough income to afford groceries. FISH, like many other services, provides outside resources for those that are currently in bad home situations or being abused. The staff is caring and understanding, and do their best to help the patrons of the food bank find whatever services they need. “Battered women generally have favorable opinions of staff and the shelter experience” (LaViolette & Barnett, 2014). While FISH is not a shelter, it seems that this statement still rings true. The women here are all very supportive of each other and are always open to lend a helping hand. “Battered women who have formed a close relationship with other shelter residents or shelter staff are more likely to leave their abusive relationships” (LaViolette & Barnett, 2014). It helps that most volunteers also frequent the food bank
What I found especially significant though was that women with children were never seen with a significant other, and if they were with someone it was always a female relative. It makes sense that abused women would be utilizing the food bank. As I discussed above, abused women are disproportionately found in lower income families. FISH provided free daily lunches for those in need, and this type of situation is ideal for those trying to get out of an abusive relationship. What’s great here is that women can receive services from multiple places in the area. They may use the emergency housing at at A.S.P.E.N. and still receive the free lunches offered by FISH. FISH also provides food distribution to people twice a month. Once you are signed up, you are allowed to come “grocery shopping” at FISH’s pantry every two weeks. The more people signed up for your family, the more food items you are allowed to take. Many people take only what they need, and this is an excellent resource for battered women who, while they may have housing, don’t have a high enough income to afford groceries. FISH, like many other services, provides outside resources for those that are currently in bad home situations or being abused. The staff is caring and understanding, and do their best to help the patrons of the food bank find whatever services they need. “Battered women generally have favorable opinions of staff and the shelter experience” (LaViolette & Barnett, 2014). While FISH is not a shelter, it seems that this statement still rings true. The women here are all very supportive of each other and are always open to lend a helping hand. “Battered women who have formed a close relationship with other shelter residents or shelter staff are more likely to leave their abusive relationships” (LaViolette & Barnett, 2014). It helps that most volunteers also frequent the food bank