Welfare reform and domestic violence : implications for women : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

This thesis looks at the high rates of domestic violence among poor women and the connection between poverty and domestic violence. It also discusses the impact of the Personal Responsibility and Work Reconciliation Act of 1996 on victims of domestic violence and programs that are available to them, both effective and ineffective. Finally, it looks at what needs to be done by legislators to help victims gain employment and financial independence.