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Justice System Policy Brief Series: Economic Security and Survivor Safety, A Primer

Survivors of gender-based violence may experience financial consequences as a direct or indirect result of abuse that can have a lasting impact on their ability to recover from violence, leave an abusive relationship, or become safe and independent.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-11-11T23:09:09-05:00October 1, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Justice System Policy Brief Series: Economic Security and Survivor Safety, A Primer

Job Growth and Unemployment for Men and Women in Pennsylvania, 2007 to 2011

Since the beginning of the Great Recession in December of 2007 both women and men in Pennsylvania have experienced dramatic job losses and steep increases in unemployment.

By Ariane Hegewisch, M. Phil., Anlan Zhang, Jeff Hayes and Heidi Hartmann|2020-11-29T23:37:09-05:00September 4, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Job Growth and Unemployment for Men and Women in Pennsylvania, 2007 to 2011

Recommendations for an Evaluation of the District of Columbia’s Paid Sick Days Law

This briefing paper presents recommendations for the evaluation and report on the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008.

By Kevin Miller|2020-12-02T03:37:16-05:00September 4, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Recommendations for an Evaluation of the District of Columbia’s Paid Sick Days Law