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New Research Reviews Economic Obstacles to Escaping Domestic Violence

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) released a briefing paper documenting the economic insecurity faced by survivors of intimate partner violence, who represent over one in four women in the United States. The paper reviews available social science and policy research on the economic impact of domestic violence and presents data on the economic disparities faced by specific populations, including survivors of color, LGBTQ survivors, and survivors with disabilities, among other groups.

By |2016-10-19T00:00:00-04:00October 19, 2016|Press Releases|Comments Off on New Research Reviews Economic Obstacles to Escaping Domestic Violence

The Pay Gap Between Black and White Americans Is Even Bigger Today Than It Was in 1979

By Dayna Evans This new information is backed up by [...]

By |2016-09-30T18:55:00-04:00September 30, 2016|Press Hits|Comments Off on The Pay Gap Between Black and White Americans Is Even Bigger Today Than It Was in 1979