Do Early Intervention Services Improve Outcomes for Women Experiencing Violence? A Qualitative Case Study of the Perspectives of Staff at a Domestic Violence Resource Centre in a Regional Area of Australia

This paper discusses the feasibility of early intervention as a model of service delivery for women escaping violence. Outlining an evaluation of a model operating in a regional centre in Australia - the Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre (NDVRC), the paper draws on an extensive systematic review of established literature and interviews with staff. Key themes include honouring women's journey from violence; the significance of empowerment focused casework; developing wraparound services; the critical nature of organisational culture; and the significance of a less crisis driven and more measured service culture in improving the outcomes for women escaping violence.