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Arizona Survivor Financial Security Policy Scorecard

How well does Arizona support survivors’ financial security?

Outline of the state of Arizona
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It is unclear whether this state's policy includes this characteristic
Honorable Mention: A policy not quite aligned with the model policy
Innovative Idea: This state is thinking outside the box on policy solutions
State Overall Score: Taking Steps
STATE BREAKDOWN
Economic Abuse Defined in State Laws
None  
We cannot begin to address economic abuse (which occurs in 99% of intimate partner violence cases) without properly defining it in state laws.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Definition includes controlling, regulating, and depleting a survivor’s financial resources
Definition includes damaging survivor's credit or ability to obtain credit
Definition includes preventing survivor’s access or ability to access financial resources and other resources including the ability to work and/or ability to pursue education or job training
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
A definition that explicitly excludes economic abuse or tactics
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 13-3601
Paid and Protective Leave
Strong  
Survivors in the U.S. lose an estimated 8 million days of paid work each year dealing with the consequences of the intimate partner violence they’ve experienced. Paid and protected leave ensures survivors do not jeopardize their financial security or risk unemployment by taking time off.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are given leave from work to deal with the consequences of abuse
Leave is guaranteed paid
Survivors who take leave are protected from job loss, discrimination and retaliation
Leave is available to all employees regardless of employer, sector or employee status (PT/FT)
Leave policy provides an exhaustive list of reasons to take time off for work to deal with the consequences of abuse
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access leave, or can access leave with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
Employers must keep employees’ reasoning for leave and related documentation confidential
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors get at least 10 days of leave annually
Leave does not deplete accrued time off (i.e., sick leave, vacation)
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence has occurred in order to access leave
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 23-373
A.R.S. § 13-4439
Proposition 206, The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act (the “Act”) FAQs
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 23-373(G)(1)-(6).
Safe Workplaces
Promising  
A safe work environment for a survivor includes protection from discrimination, the ability to request reasonable accommodations without fear of job loss or retaliation, and guaranteed confidentiality of their status as a survivor.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Employers must keep employees’ survivor status confidential
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Employers are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employees based on their status as a survivor
Protections against discrimination and retaliation are available to all employees regardless of employer type, sector, and employee status (PT/FT)
Employers must make reasonable accommodations available for survivors
Reasonable accommodation requirements apply to all employers regardless of employer type, sector, and employee status (PT/FT)
Confidentiality requirements apply to all employers regardless of employer type, sector, and employee status (PT/FT)
Employers are prohibited from requiring survivors or job applicants in general to include credit report information on job applications
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access protections, or can access protections with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence has occurred to access protections
Related sources:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 23-377
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §44-1692
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Accessibility
Promising  
UI is a benefit to cover lost wages for authorized U.S. workers who have been laid off. Typically, those who leave or quit a job without a ‘just cause’ are ineligible to receive UI. However, survivors should remain eligible to receive UI if they need to leave or quit their job due to the harm they experience.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors who must leave or quit work due to intimate partner violence remain eligible for benefits
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
State provides 100% wage replacement for survivors of intimate partner violence
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence has occurred to access the program
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 23-771(D)
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 23-779(A).
Litigation Abuse Protections
None  
Litigation abuse occurs when a harm-doer misuses the legal and court system to further harm and control survivors. There are necessary protections needed in the court system to prevent harm-doers from committing litigation abuse against survivors.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
State protects survivors from litigation abuse by their harm-doer
The policy includes a broad definition of litigation to include any kind of legal action or proceeding
The policy requires harm-doers using litigation abuse tactics to pay all attorney’s fees and costs incurred by a survivor
The policy permits the dismissal with prejudice of any action in which a harm-doer is found to have committed litigation abuse
The policy requires attorneys that participate in litigation abuse to pay the survivor’s attorney’s fees
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
This state does not have policies in this section.
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 25‑415
Designated Tort for Intimate Partner Violence
None  
Survivors should not be held solely responsible for paying the expenses related to the harm they’ve experienced. Survivors should be afforded the right to bring a civil lawsuit against their harm-doer to recoup the costs of that harm.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors have the right to sue their harm-doers through a designated intimate partner violence or gender-based tort
Statute of limitations applicable to designated tort or torts that arise out of intimate partner or gender-based violence is at least 5 years
Statute of limitations applicable to designated tort or torts that arise out of intimate partner or gender-based violence is at least 20 years in cases of brain injury and / or a disability
The designated tort is structured as a continuing tort
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Designated tort excludes any gender identities and sexualities
Victims of Crime Compensation Accessibility
Adverse  
Compensation is available in every state for victims of crime to help pay for their expenses. While there are federal limitations on how the program is operated, this category considers the areas in which states can improve the accessibility and impact of the compensation program for survivors.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors can appeal eligibility determination
Survivors can appeal amount awarded
Emergency / expedited awards are available in cases of financial hardship
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are required to submit a police report as part of the application process
Survivors are required to cooperate with law enforcement for the investigation and / or prosecution of the crime
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
There is no deadline to apply for compensation
Survivors are not required to report the crime to police within a specific timeframe to be eligible for compensation
Compensation is available to people who are undocumented
Funds are available to cover the cost of attorneys’ fees incurred in applying for compensation
Compensation is available to cover the cost of attorneys’ fees incurred in other legal proceedings related to intimate partner violence
Compensation awards are available to cover the cost of coerced and fraudulent debt
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Compensation is not available to survivors with a criminal record
Related sources:
AZ 41-2407
Arizona Victim Services Compensation Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Accessibility
None  
SNAP is a federal food assistance program administered at the state-level. 80% of survivors rely on SNAP to meet their basic needs. States can take action to make SNAP more accessible to survivors through certain exemptions and/or special considerations.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are eligible for exemptions or deferments from work or job training requirements
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors are eligible for expedited enrollment into the program
Survivors can remove harm-doers from listed household members on SNAP applications or renewals.
Survivors are eligible for benefit replacement when applying for a separate household from their harm doer
Survivors are eligible for specific exemptions or special considerations without having to apply through a shelter or other intimate partner violence service provider organization
Case managers are required to provide special considerations to survivors
All applicants are required to receive information about special considerations and exemptions for survivors
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access exemptions or special considerations, or can access them with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access exemptions and / or special considerations
Related sources:
Arizona’s Nutrition Assistance program
Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Accessibility
Strong  
TANF is a federal cash assistance program administered at the state-level. Two thirds of survivors rely on TANF to address their basic needs. States can take action to make the program more accessible to survivors through certain exemptions and / or special considerations.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are eligible for exemptions or deferments from work or job training requirements
Survivors are eligible for time-limit exemptions or deferrals
Survivors are eligible for specific exemptions and special considerations without having to apply through a shelter or other intimate partner violence service provider organization
Case managers are required to provide special considerations to survivors
All applicants are required to receive information about special considerations and exemptions for survivors.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access exemptions or special considerations, or can access them with a sworn statement by either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred required
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence has occurred to access exemptions or special considerations
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 46-244
Arizona Department of Economic Security, “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Jobs Program,” 66–69 and 5-34
Safe Banking Protections
None  
There are approximately 28.4 million survivors that are currently banked and underserved in the U.S. In fact, only half of survivors report having access to a safe bank account that is protected from their harm-doer. Survivors must be afforded protections so their money and assets are kept safe and they can begin building the financial security necessary for long-term safety.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Financial institutions operating within the state are required to be trained in intimate partner violence or economic abuse
Financial institutions operating within the state are required to implement enhanced fraud protections on survivors’ accounts
Financial institutions operating in the state are required to designate internal team to handle survivor accounts
Financial institutions operating in the state are required to implement procedures and policies that create protections against unintended disclosures of survivors’ contact information and addresses
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access protections, or can access them with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access protections
Coerced and Fraudulent Debt Protections
None  
Coerced and fraudulent debt (which 52% of survivors experience) occurs when a harm-doer incurs debt in a survivors’ name without their knowledge or consent. Coerced and fraudulent debt financially devastates a survivor, damages their credit (42% of survivors report damage to their credit and an additional 14% haven’t checked their credit score) and causes additional hurdles to their financial freedom. State action must protect survivors from such debt and provide necessary relief.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors have the right to sue their harm-doers for coerced and fraudulent debt through a designated tort
Creditors and/or debt collectors operating within the state are required to be trained in intimate partner violence, coerced and fraudulent debt or economic abuse
State law provides survivors with relief from debt collection practices relating to coerced or fraudulent debt
State law provides survivors with relief from the obligation to pay for coerced or fraudulent debt
State definition of identity theft includes coerced and fraudulent debt and economic abuse
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access protections, or can access them with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access protections
Related sources:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2008.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2009.
Rental Protections
Adverse  
Rental protections are essential to a survivor's housing security and an important part of their long-term safety. Rental protections include the ability to terminate a lease early without penalties and omit credit scores on rental applications.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are eligible to terminate a lease early
Early lease termination does not result in any penalties including future rent, deduction of deposits or other costs
Early lease termination eligibility remains in place regardless of whether a known harm-doer is list on the rental lease agreement
Survivors are not responsible for property damage as a result of intimate partner violence
Eviction protections remain in place regardless of whether a known harm-doer has entered the property and/or rental unit
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving intimate partner violence occurred to access protections
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors can omit their credit scores on rental applications
Landlords are prohibited from evicting someone based on incidents of intimate partner violence
Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against survivors who are rental applicants or tenants
Landlords are held liable to the tenant for any damages as a result of violating rental protections stated in the law
Survivors are not required to prove that they have experienced intimate partner violence to access protections, or can access them with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Frequent calls to law enforcement or complaints related to IPV incidences label a property as a “public nuisance”
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 33-1318
Alternatives to Law Enforcement Responses
Adverse  
Survivor experiences and research shows that involving law enforcement in responses to intimate partner violence can cause more harm to survivors and their families. Survivors should be able to decide when and how they want to involve law enforcement.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Healthcare providers or professionals are required to report suspected or known injuries caused by IPV to law enforcement
“No-drop” policies
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
State has a task force or something similar to study, design and/or implement non-law enforcement responses to intimate partner violence
State provides options for non-law enforcement first responders to intimate partner violence
Survivors are able to drop criminal proceedings against their harm-doer with negatively impacting their ability to access resources
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Mandatory arrest requirements for calls related to intimate partner violence
Related sources:
A.R.S. § 13-3601(B)
A.R.S. § 13-3806
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 46-454.
State Bar of Ariz., “Rule 42. Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct, ER 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor,”
State Tax Filing Protections
None  
Economic abuse often extends to tax filings. Harm-doers may falsely claim a survivor and/or their children as dependent and intercept tax refunds that rightfully belong to a survivor. Survivors need protections that cater to their specific needs and situations, including a tax debt relief process and the ability to recoup a tax refund
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
The state has an innocent spouse tax debt relief process for a spouse who has been subjected to IPV
The state has an injured spouse relief process for a spouse who has been subjected to IPV to recoup the tax refund incorrectly sent to a harm-doer
The state has a designated internal group within the state tax board to support survivors in safeguarding against and recovering from IPV-related tax fraud
Survivors are not required to prove that they have been subjected to intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party, including doctors, therapists, GBV service providers, and friends, that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access relief
Related sources:
AZ Dept of Revenue
State Tax Credits
None  
State-level tax credit like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) give survivors a much needed extra boost of money in their tax refund each year. Studies have shown that benefits like EITC lift people out of poverty and supports both their short-term and long- term financial security.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
The state has an EITC program
The state EITC is refundable
Tax filers who file with an Individual
Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible to receive state EITC
Self-employed filers are eligible to receive state EITC
Unpaid caregivers are eligible to receive state EITC
The state has a child tax credit (CTC)
The state CTC is refundable
Parents or guardians filing with an ITIN for the state CTC remain eligible for the credit for their dependent(s)/child(ren)
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
This state does not have policies in this section.
Access to the State’s Policy-Making Process
Strong  
Barriers to the voting process make it challenging for survivors of IPV to safely vote. Removing barriers to this process can allow for more survivors to participate in elections.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
Survivors are able to keep their address and other contact information off of publicly available voter registration records in registering to vote
State law allows those who are in pre-trial detention or serving jail or prison sentences to register to vote
State law allows those who are in pre-trial detention or serving jail or prison sentences to vote
State allows those under the age of 18 to pre-register to vote
The state allows for online voter registration
Early voting is available
Voting by mail is available
Employers are required to provide employees some time off to vote
Time off to vote requirement is available to all employees regardless of employer type, sector, and employee status (PT/FT)
Time off is guaranteed paid
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors are able to keep their address and other contact information off of publicly available voter registration records without having to be a part of the address confidentiality program
State law allows same-day voter registration
State law allows those with a convicted criminal history to vote, regardless of conviction type or level
State makes Election Day a holiday
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Voters are required to show identification prior to casting a ballot
Related sources:
Ariz. Sec. of State, “Accepting the Substitute Address.”
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-120.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-101.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §16-121.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §16-144.
Arizona Voter Online Registration
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §16-579
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §16-402
A.R.S. § 16‑541
A.R.S. § 16‑542
Guaranteed Income for Survivors
None  
Survivors are experts in their own experience and know what is best for them. Guaranteed income programs and similar unrestricted cash allow survivors the flexibility and autonomy to meet their needs as they see fit.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
State funding is allocated for a direct cash assistance pilot or a permanent program for survivors
The program or pilot does not require income limits
The program or pilot offers multiple ways for survivors to receive cash
Income from the pilot or program does not impact a survivor’s eligibility for safety-net programs (i.e. TANF, SNAP, and Medicare)
Survivors are not required to prove that they have been subjected to intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party, including doctors, therapists, GBV service providers, and friends, that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that IPV has occurred in order to access the program or pilot
Spousal Support Exemption for Survivors
None  
Survivors of IPV should not be required to pay spousal support (aka alimony) to someone that has caused them harm and subjected them to economic abuse during or after divorce or separation proceedings.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Survivors are exempted from paying an ex-spouse spousal support during divorce or separation proceedings
Survivors are exempted from paying an ex-spouse spousal after divorce or separation proceedings
Survivors are not required to prove that they were subjected to intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party, including doctors, therapists, GBV service providers, and friends, that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence has occurred in order to access the exemption
Related sources:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 25-319(B)(13).
Health Insurance Accessibility
Strong  
Refusing to cover mental health related services, charging high premiums and co-pays for all medical services, and/or only covering portions of costly medical treatments such as hospital stays, insurance providers are contributing to the high cost of IPV for survivors.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Public and private health insurance policies are prohibited from discriminating against a survivor
Public and private health insurance policies are prohibited from charging survivors higher insurance premiums, co-pays, and other health insurance-related costs
Public and private health insurance policies are prohibited from excluding or limiting coverage for IPV-related injuries and other harms
Public and private health insurance companies must keep a person’s survivor status confidential
Survivors are not required to prove that they were subjected to intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party, including doctors, therapists, GBV service providers, and friends, that intimate partner violence occurred
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access protections
Related sources:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20-448(H).
Services and Protections for Undocumented Survivors
None  
Undocumented survivors oftentimes risk contact with immigration officials and deportation in seeking protection from a harm-doer and support services. Undocumented survivors have the right to have access to services that support their healing and recovery without the fear of deportation.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE HAS
This state does not have policies in this section.
POSITIVE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD ADOPT
Undocumented survivors who seek support and services from law enforcement are protected from being arrested, detained, and / or transferred to immigration enforcement due to their undocumented status
Local and state agencies are prohibited from conducting immigration arrests
Local and state agencies are prohibited from assisting or facilitating immigration arrests, which includes prohibiting ICE transfers
Survivors are eligible for TANF or a similar program regardless of immigration status
Survivors are eligible for SNAP or a similar program regardless of immigration status
Survivors are eligible for Medicare or similar program regardless of immigration status
Survivors are not required to prove that they were subjected to intimate partner violence to access the program, or can access it with a sworn statement from either the survivor or a qualified third party, including doctors, therapists, IPV service providers, and friends, that intimate partner violence occurred to access benefits
ADVERSE POLICIES THIS STATE SHOULD AVOID
Survivors are required to produce a protective order or police report proving that intimate partner violence occurred to access benefits
Related sources:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 11-1051.
Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program

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Model State

This state prioritizes survivors’ financial security across all policy categories and is a model for other states to follow!

Financial Security Friendly

This state is prioritizing survivors’ financial security in a broad range of policies and is on its way to becoming a Model State!

Taking Steps

This state considers survivors’ financial security in multiple policies, and is making progress towards becoming a survivor financial security friendly state

Some Accountability

This state somewhat considers survivors’ financial security in a few policies, but has a lot of work to do

Little Accountability

This state does not prioritize survivors’ financial security or consider their unique circumstances or needs

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Strong

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Promising

This policy includes some of our Model Policy characteristics, but needs improvement

None

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