Using Game Theory to Understand Screening for Domestic Violence Under the TANF Family Violence Option

An, Soonok; Yoo, Jisung; Nackerud, Larry

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“…She actually received TANF for a period of time while she was able to file a TPO. (Debra, domestic violence advocate)Advocacy for victims of domestic violence aims to facilitate information-based decisions regarding disclosing abuse (An et al, 2015). In most cases, victims of domestic violence have to decide to disclose abuse without an understanding of why they are being asked about their domestic violence experiences and if they can be considered eligible for a good cause waiver when their needs are addressed (Lindhorst et al, 2008).…”

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“…Self-determination based on information about available services is a core tenet of a fair procedure and can help TANF applicants choose the appropriate services. Victims of domestic violence may apply for and benefit from good cause waivers only if they are aware of them (An, Yoo, & Nackerud, 2015), and these waivers allow clients to receive TANF in a safe environment and avoid the potential penalties associated with program sanctions.…”

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“…If domestic violence screening in TANF forces victims of domestic violence to disclose abuse in an unsafe screening environment, this creates another form of oppression. However, assuming that every TANF applicant is screened for domestic violence and informed about good cause waivers, it may be possible to deliver just procedures through assisting TANF applicants in disclosing their domestic violence experiences, enabling them to make self-determined, informed decisions (An et al, 2015). Hence, the present study illuminates the experiences of abused women who went through the TANF application and assessment processes.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Is TANF Truly Accessible and Helpful? Victims’ Experiences With Domestic Violence Screening Under the Family Violence Option

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2019

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This study explores the experiences of domestic violence victims with their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applications and the subsequent assessment processes in the state of Georgia, focusing on the conditions related to their disclosure of abuse and their postdisclosure experiences. This study interviewed five victims of domestic violence, four local victim advocates, and three nationally recognized experts regarding domestic violence screening in TANF programs using semistructured interviews. Data were analyzed using grounded theory techniques. The findings showed that the participants perceived TANF application and assessment processes as (i) inaccessible and (ii) unhelpful, lacking special considerations for domestic violence victims. Conditions related to victims’ disclosure of abuse included (i) safety concerns, (ii) working relationships between local victim support agencies and TANF offices, (iii) a safe environment to disclose abuse, and (iv) advocacy. After disclosing their domestic violence history to their TANF caseworkers, the victims reported experiencing (i) a lack of continued assessment and support related to domestic violence and (ii) a compulsion to make final decisions regarding continuing or discontinuing their TANF applications. The current study contributes to the field of social work by providing a better understanding of how and to what extent victims of domestic violence are actually supported within the TANF system and by yielding practice and policy implications for effectively assisting the victims of domestic violence within the TANF system.

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Is TANF Truly Accessible and Helpful? Victims’ Experiences With Domestic Violence Screening Under the Family Violence Option

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“…Before the final passage of the 1996 PROWRA, the Amendment was converted to a state "option," and adopted as the Family Violence Option (FVO,. Although 42 states have formally adopted the FVO and all others have implemented related services for DV survivors (Holcomb et al, 2017), utilization and implementation vary widely (An, Yoo, & Nackerud, 2016). To be eligible for waivers under the FVO, survivors must be assessed for DV to determine which waivers are appropriate.…”

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Creating a Tool for Assessing Domestic Violence Risk and Impact Among TANF Clients

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The Family Violence Option (FVO), a provision of the 1996 welfare legislation, allows states to waive certain program requirements for domestic violence (DV) survivors in order to protect them from danger or penalties. The absence of a standardized method for assessing risk and impact has been an impediment to states’ use of the FVO, particularly in the granting of waivers. The purpose of this study was to address this limitation by developing and testing a risk and impact assessment tool for DV survivors applying for waivers under the FVO. Therefore, a collaborative effort between state administrators and researchers was formed which included input from welfare staff and DV advocates. Background research included reviews of validated risk assessments and FVO policies, as well as primary data from focus groups and surveys with staff from the state human services organization, county welfare agencies, and DV organizations. A tool was then created with 131 questions covering demographics, abuse experiences, partner access and risk, perceptions of safety, and emotional health, and piloted in four counties. Two hundred and thirty-seven completed assessments were analyzed using descriptive statistics, principal component analysis, and feedback from assessors. The final tool (n= 95 items) was informed by validated evidence and frontline practice wisdom, recommended to improve FVO utilization and survivor outcomes. From this study, the authors recommend that other states seeking changes to their FVO risk assessment policy and practice explore collaborative partnerships between practitioners and researchers in order to make decisions informed by best practices and systematic research. They should also pursue cross departmental training of risk assessment tools to prevent a siloed approach to FVO implementation.

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A Multi-Systems Life Course Perspective of Economic Abuse

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2017

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Using Game Theory to Understand Screening for Domestic Violence Under the TANF Family Violence Option

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Is TANF Truly Accessible and Helpful? Victims’ Experiences With Domestic Violence Screening Under the Family Violence Option

Is TANF Truly Accessible and Helpful? Victims’ Experiences With Domestic Violence Screening Under the Family Violence Option

Creating a Tool for Assessing Domestic Violence Risk and Impact Among TANF Clients

A Multi-Systems Life Course Perspective of Economic Abuse

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