Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of South Florida, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-91). Online version available on World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--York University, 1998. Graduate Programme in Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 157-168). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pNQ39293.

The purpose of this study was to illustrate the need for Second Stage shelter programs for battered women. A five page survey instrument in the form of a questionnaire was sent to the Program Directors of each Second Stage shelter listed by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as being presently functioning. The hypothesis of this study--the need for Second Stage shelter programs for battered women--was tested by a review of the literature, quantitative data collection and analysis, and a discussion of the qualitative responses (both requested and volunteered). Collectively, the information received from the respondents provided significant data on three areas of importance in this research: (1) characteristics of Second Stage shelter programs; (2) characteristics of Second Stage shelter services and, (3) characteristics of Second Stage shelter clients. Interpretation of the information using descriptive analysis demonstrated a pressing need for Second Stage shelter programs.

This exploratory study sought to understand the current lived experiences of shelter workers in the Province of Manitoba. Using Concept Mapping as the methodology, a map of their experiences was constructed. Four themes emerged: 1) Shelter worker's beliefs assist in navigating the territories; 2) Insufficient funding of shelters impacts shelter workers' personal and professional life; 3) Organizational culture and values present a vast array of challenges to shelter workers and lastly 4) External agencies and societal responses to domestic violence/women play a role in how shelter workers see themselves. Pattern matching revealed that previous counselling experience rather than age, length of employment and childhood history of trauma had the lowest level of agreement among participants. Findings also suggest that workers with a history of childhood trauma may be more aware of safety issues than workers without a trauma history. recommendations call for more research on shelter workers in Northern Manitoba as well as boards and management of shelters in all parts of the province. Safety issues of workers, organizational values and beliefs of shelters, worker's coping strategies, positive aspects of the profession, and the relationship between worker and client were other areas for future research

This exploratory study sought to understand the current lived experiences of shelter workers in the Province of Manitoba. Using Concept Mapping as the methodology, a map of their experiences was constructed. Four themes emerged: 1) Shelter worker's beliefs assist in navigating the territories; 2) Insufficient funding of shelters impacts shelter workers' personal and professional life; 3) Organizational culture and values present a vast array of challenges to shelter workers and lastly 4) External agencies and societal responses to domestic violence/women play a role in how shelter workers see themselves. Pattern matching revealed that previous counselling experience rather than age, length of employment and childhood history of trauma had the lowest level of agreement among participants. Findings also suggest that workers with a history of childhood trauma may be more aware of safety issues than workers without a trauma history. recommendations call for more research on shelter workers in Northern Manitoba as well as boards and management of shelters in all parts of the province. Safety issues of workers, organizational values and beliefs of shelters, worker's coping strategies, positive aspects of the profession, and the relationship between worker and client were other areas for future research

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Massachusetts, 1983. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-172). Also issued in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Massachusetts, 1983. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-172).

<p>This research examines the role of narrative within two Women's Shelters in Hamilton, Ontario. Utilizing a critical interpretive framework and drawing on anthropological approaches to narrative theory, I examine how front line shelter workers engage with the women they serve through, listening, interpreting and representing their clients stories and how they use these stories to provide direct service. Front line workers interpret clients' stories through various lenses, including, cultural and personal. Dominant discourses of homelessness, abuse, addictions, sex trade and mental health issues can be stereotypical and can limit human potential. Cultural narratives influence how we think about issues like homelessness and abuse and workers' own embodied subjectivities will influence how they understand each individual story. Shelter work can be very challenging, but the reality is that shelters are often the first place that women go when they need help and front line shelter workers have an opportunity to provide workers with much more than just basic needs. throughout this thesis, I argue that listening to clients stories is one of the most important things that shelter workers do and that by taking advantage of narrative moments front line shelter workers provide important opportunities for women to heal from the abuse and trauma that they have been through.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Delaware, 2009. / Principal faculty advisor: Tricia Wachtendorf, Dept. of Sociology. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2008. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.