This tool is designed specifically for transgender and gender non-conforming survivors of intimate partner violence. Its aim is to help survivors identify ways of being more prepared to keep themselves (and children and pets), safe.
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Case managers and other staff working in homeless/housing programs are keenly aware that domestic violence is a factor in many of the households they serve, and that sometimes they must respond, intervene, and offer resources….
This slide deck covers an array of topics such as developing partnerships, the dynamics of domestic violence and homelessness, safety planning, and best practices for advocacy with domestic violence survivors.
This presentation discusses how programs can create a framework of safety for survivors by considering their approaches to access, assessment,and other policies and practices. Also discussed are the “how-tos” of safety planning and other tips…
This document provides highlights from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s brief on Coordinated Entry. The highlights included here outline 17 qualities of an effective coordinated entry process, such as safety planning, inclusivity,…
This study was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES). It had two main goals: (1) To survey rural DV victims, shelter operators, advocates and…
Includes the following topics: economic costs, benefits and policies; safety planning issues; intake & interview questions; and economic evidence examples.
Some domestic violence shelters may use hotels or motels for overflow when their emergency shelters are full or when a hotel better meet the needs of the survivor (accessibility, safety). Programs will often have to…
