Examining women's agency in managing intimate partner violence and the related risk of homelessness: The role of harm minimisation

摘要: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has a detrimental impact on women and children's emotional, physical social well-being been identified as one of the most common contributors to women's experiences housing instabilities homelessness. Women affected by IPV often experience great level uncertainty around solutions when trying leave an abusive partner. This study explores responses related risk homelessness through narratives (n = 22) in Queensland, Australia. Of particular interest are decisions actions minimise well their safety well-being. Findings reveal that agency relation harm minimisation can take various forms, including decision stay with, or return The data offer insights into strategic attempts manage homeless while associated with other. Implications for understanding managing providing adequate support mechanisms improve social, emotional discussed.