While limited research has indicated that domestic violence transitional housing (DV TH) programs may be helpful to DV survivors and their families, little is known about how such programs work in practice. Each program is unique but most are based on a voluntary services model and offer safe and secure housing for survivors for up to two years. The Domestic Violence Transitional Housing (DV TH) model was created to provide survivors with the time needed to heal from trauma and to secure the resources needed to obtain and sustain safe and affordable housing.
The purpose of this project was to “look inside the black box” of DV TH by documenting the philosophy, structure and functions of one program with a strong reputation. Coburn Place is the largest and most comprehensive DV TH program in Indianapolis, Indiana, and they welcomed having their agency documented in this report. Coburn Place was founded in 1996 as a DV TH program in the face of the growing need for safe, long-term housing options for survivors of domestic violence. Since its inception, the DV TH program at Coburn Place has undergone a series of changes resulting in the well-rounded and comprehensive program it is today.
Additional materials:
Coburn Place Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Model (INFOGRAPHIC)