Housing and Domestic Abuse: Policy into Practice

Housing and Domestic Abuse explores how housing policy has been used to respond to domestic abuse, from the feminist roots of the refuge movement to the current proposals. It provides a detailed analysis of historic and current policy and practice, with insights from two leading scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Housing and Domestic Abuse is a comprehensive examination of how housing policy has been historically employed in addressing domestic abuse. The authors trace the evolution of policy from the feminist origins of the refuge movement to the utilization of 'anti-social behavior legislation' to combat abuse, and the current proposals being deliberated upon.

The UK government and devolved governments in Scotland and Wales are currently undergoing significant transformations in their approaches to combating domestic abuse, incorporating housing policy into their responses. This book offers detailed insights into the distinct approaches taken by the Scottish and Welsh governments and advocates for a 'whole housing approach' to address abuse. Readers will acquire a thorough understanding of historical and contemporary policy and practice in this domain. Additionally, they will benefit from the expertise of two prominent scholars in the fields of housing and domestic abuse policy and practice.

This book holds significance for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and students engaged in the fields of housing and domestic abuse policy and practice, as well as those studying social policy more broadly.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367615437