Research suggests paid leave benefits can alleviate work-family conflict which in turn reduces stress within the family – a benefit that may carry over to both partners in two-partner households.  Greater economic stability is likely to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes for all members of the household including the children.  Economic stability provides victims and survivors with economic resources to leave an abusive relationship.

Providing financial support and job protection during times of acute stress and violence strengthens employer-based support for survivors of intimate partner violence, and presents an opportunity to disrupt the negative effects of trauma and childhood adversity, witnessing IPV and family dysfunction.