Organizational Development Structure: Improvements for Service Agencies Aiding Women of Abuse

Abstract

Through this article the author explains how systems-based structures provide enhanced care for women of domestic violence abuse via intra-agency and inter-agency initiatives. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with eight leaders of four different agencies that were included in this case study. Organizational development models of service agencies aiding women were investigated. Results indicate that systems-based structures are the most beneficial organizational design to enhance services to abused women, as they require simultaneous, complex, and multifaceted care. This ideal structure best provides women with comprehensive, collaborative, and effective care when agencies cooperate to meet women's diverse needs.

Keywords:

• Women
• abuse
• organizational development
• social service
• agency collaboration

Notes

The following article is original and has not been published elsewhere (either in print or electronically) and is not under review by another journal or publisher.