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  • Media / Webinar

Media / Webinar

Using the Violence Against Women Act to Increase Safe Housing for Older Adults

This presentation slide deck from the National Center on Law & Elder Rights addresses elder abuse and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (collectively…

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  • Article / Publication

Article / Publication

Using the Violence Against Women Act to Increase Safe Housing for Older Adults

This chapter summary from the National Center on Law & Elder Rights details Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (collectively “VAWA crimes”) applying to…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Form: HUD-5380 VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights

A covered housing provider must provide a copy of the Notice of Occupancy Rights Under The Violence Against Women Act (Form HUD-5380) when someone is admitted as a tenant, when they receive an eviction or…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Form: HUD-5383 VAWA Emergency Transfer Request for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking

If you are a tenant of housing assisted under a covered housing program, or if you are receiving transitional housing or rental assistance under a covered housing program, you may use this form to request…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Form: HUD-5384 VAWA Emergency Transfer Data Collection

The purpose of this form is for housing providers to document emergency transfer requests and outcomes. This form is available in the following languages:

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Form: HUD-5382 VAWA Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking

If you are a tenant of or applicant for housing assisted under a covered housing program, or if you are applying for or receiving transitional housing or rental assistance under a covered housing program, and…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Form: HUD-5381 VAWA Model Emergency Transfer Plan

This form provides covered housing providers with a template for implementing emergency transfer plan procedures for survivors. This form is available in the following languages:

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  • Tool / Toolkit

Tool / Toolkit

How to File a VAWA Complaint

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…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Office of Rural Development’s Unnumbered Letter Ensuring Access to Safe Housing

The purpose of this Unnumbered Letter (UL) is to provide further guidance to all Multi-Family Housing (MFH) program staff so Borrowers and Management Agents can continue to effectively serve the needs of victims of domestic…

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  • Guidance Document

Guidance Document

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and California Early Lease Termination and Lock Change Laws: Information and Checklist for RAD Owners and Management Agents

The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) protects victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking (“VAWA Crimes”) from discrimination in accessing and maintaining federally assisted housing because of the violence committed against them….

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