Outcomes consistent with the intervention theory were identified (Craig et al., 2008) and measured using self-report scales that had reliability and validity in previous research with women abuse survivors (Ford-Gilboe et al., 2009). We measured QOL with the 9-item Quality of Life Scale (Sullivan & Bybee, 1999), and health with the physical and mental health summary scores of the 12-item Short Form Health Survey, Version 2 (SF-12v2; Ware, Kosinki, Turner-Bowker & Gandek, 2002).