Housing is a priority for survivors of sexual assault. Housing-related requests are growing in both frequency and scope, yet it remains the most unmet need. Based on feedback from the field, the National Sexual Assault…
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This webinar explains the connections between domestic violence and sexual assault, homelessness and housing and underscores that domestic violence related homelessness is family homelessness.
This 90-minute webinar highlights barriers, nuances, and solutions to housing survivors in rural communities. Specific emphasis is placed on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) housing solutions, such as the 515 multi-family housing program. The webinar…
Many survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment have complex housing needs. Experiencing violence can jeopardize a person’s housing, and experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can increase the risk someone will experience violence. This infographic…
When advocates in residential domestic violence programs throughout Missouri questioned the role of rules for residents within their programs, they were revisiting a familiar struggle. The concept and conflict of having rules in shelters has…
This infographic is a companion piece to Linking the Roads: Working with Youth Who Experience Homelessness and Sexual Violence. It presents several data points related to experiences of sexual violence among homeless youth (here defined…
Advocates have long pointed to links between domestic violence and human trafficking. The federal government also has acknowledged the link between these two crimes, recognizing that cases that initially appear to be domestic violence may…
This guide explains how service providers from sexual assault programs can offer trauma-informed services to those they serve. The authors explain trauma throughout the survivor’s lifespan, how trauma can create barriers, and how to create…
The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) has compiled a collection of information and resources to help sexual assault advocates provide effective housing advocacy and support. This information will be most useful to newer…
This self-help guide contains the following six sections:
