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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This document provides basic information about housing protections for survivors of domestic violence provided for by federal law.
A comprehensive slide presentation that includes information about housing protections for survivors as well as protections for children and youth. Provides guidance toward best practices with these populations.
A series of resources for survivors who are looking for support with housing needs. This includes finding or paying for housing, covering household costs, experiencing discrimination within housing, and accessing legal assistance. Available in Spanish…
VAWA is a federal law that helps all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In 2022, VAWA expanded protections for survivors eligible for or participating in federally assisted housing programs. VAWA…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, and local governments have mandated eviction and utility moratoriums to prevent homelessness and slow the spread of the virus. This tenants’ rights landscape has been ever-changing. As a result,…
This resource provides an overview of current eviction moratoriums and their impact on survivors’ housing rights. It further highlights strategies that advocates across the country are using to work with landlords to help survivors avoid…
This publication provides an overview of the meaning, intent and implications of the human right to adequate housing, and illustrates de jure and de facto obstacles to women worldwide enjoying this right effectively. Following the…
This manual is designed for advocates and attorneys assisting domestic violence survivors who are at risk of losing their housing or who need to improve the safety of their housing. Survivors often return to abusive…
In this 2005 survey, the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP) and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) received survey responses from 76 legal and social services providers around the country…
