Domestic violence (DV) is a major factor contributing to housing instability and homelessness. Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence are disproportionately affected, with studies showing that they are four times more likely to experience…
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Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women in the United States, spanning across multiple variables. This infographic summarizes statistics about homeless survivors of domestic violence and the types of barriers to safety…
This presentation slide deck covers the impact of domestic violence on survivors and their access to housing, how safe housing promotes survivors’ total well-being, and how rapid re-housing can be implemented to support survivors.
While the immediate impact of sexual assault may include fear, injury, diminished quality of life and emotional distress, survivors can also incur long-term economic costs with life-long impacts. The costs and impacts of sexual assault…
Perpetrators of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking cause deep and lifelong economic impacts for survivors including job loss, diminished savings, deteriorated health and debt. The resulting cost of physical violence and the consequences…
Economic abuse may leave survivors homeless, unemployed or unable to access supports or resources that can help them rebuild their lives. This can result in greater dependency on their abuser to provide for basic needs…
