Did You Know?

"Thirty-eight percent of respondents to a national survey reported receiving reports of landlord sexual assault; in these cases, 79% of women reported that their landlords refused to repair locks, supply heat, hot water, or make the space 'safe.'"

from Landlord Sexual Assault and Rape of Tenants: Survey Findings and Advocacy Approaches via Housing, Homelessness, and Sexual Violence Statistics handout from NSAC 2011

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Housing Protections

Abstract

Review and discussion of the VAWA 2013’s new and continuing housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Includes an overview of federally assisted housing programs covered by VAWA 2013.

Key Approach Categories

Rights and Protections for Victims

Creation Date

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

Resource File

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Housing Protections

Author(s)

National Housing Law Project