An estimated 15.5 million American children are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) every year. Such exposure negatively impacts children’s health, development and academic performance and may also be accompanied by housing instability or homelessness….
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Despite growing research into the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness, there remains a lack of published guidance on permanent housing solutions that respond to survivors’ needs in attaining housing and personal stability. To address…
To address the a lack of published guidance on permanent housing solutions that respond to survivors’ unique needs in attaining housing and personal stability, the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) and the National Alliance for Safe…
Frequently asked questions and answers on homelessness policy and research on the housing first approach.
Florida has the third highest number of homeless people in the nation and it also has one of the highest rates of domestic violence. Survivors of domestic abuse are often forgotten in the homeless continuum…
Presentation focusing on the Front Door Assessment, a 10 year plan that first assessed and subsequently addressed challenges faced by homeless people with navigating and engaging with existing systems. Participation was a requirement for local…
This tool is intended for use by policymakers, government officials, and practitioners alike to help make a basic assessment of whether and to what degree a particular housing program is employing a Housing First approach….
