In its March 2015 policy brief, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) describes qualities of an effective coordinated entry. Furthermore, the brief provides additional guidance for CoCs on servicing certain populations, including how CoCs must work with domestic violence survivors in their communities. The brief includes valuable information for individuals advocating or who would like to advocate for survivors in their CoCs. This article highlights key aspects of HUD’s policy brief that may be helpful for advocates working with survivors on accessing housing.
