Wisconsin pilot finds DV rep improves outcomes, saves money
03/01/2018, Wisconsin, Pilot, Domestic Violence - Alleged Victim
In Wisconsin, a pilot started in 2015 in Winnebago County to provide representation to survivors of domestic violence in family law cases. The $75,000 project was funded by the federal STOP grants administered through Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance.
In 2018, the study results were released in “The Economic Impact of the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project.”
Participants of the study noted:
- greater feelings of safety for themselves and their family
- greater financial independence (including a 31% increase in employment)
- lesser use of governmental assistance programs
In addition, the program saved more than it cost:
- The $75,000 investment resulted in additional revenue to the State of $163,787, netting $88,787 in savings to the State.
