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 worksheet from CSH, Casey Family Programs, and Chapin Hall provides an overview of the most common housing models and interventions, from short-term housing to long-term housing. It is important to provide families with timely…
A toolkit to assist domestic violence agencies and other service providers to identify and respond to children exposed to domestic violence. Describes impact of trauma on children and on parenting and provides ideas as to…
This Technical Assistance Guidance highlights effective strategies for integrating trans women into shelter, building on the knowledge that most shelter staff and allied professionals have already developed practice, familiarity, and skill in providing shelter services…
This resource provides an overview of the immigrant eligibility rules for federal housing and homelessness, disaster, energy, and water assistance programs. Immigrant families also may have questions about the implications of using these programs, under…
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…
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…
This resource was created as a tool to help communities assess whether a project should enter data into HMIS. It is intended to provide clarity around the requirements for Victim Service Providers inputting personally identifying…
