This briefing highlights a collaboration between the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH), the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and StrongHearts Native Helpline. NCDVTMH will share findings from a national survey of more than 14,000 survivors about the impacts of mental health and substance use coercion on their housing. Attendees heard…
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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…
This issue brief from Casey Family Programs highlights the impact that homelessness and housing instability has on families in the child welfare system, and explores the role that child protection agencies can have in connecting…
This qualitative study explores the experiences and needs of both survivors of domestic violence who utilize interpretation services and the interpreters who support them. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 14 participants (8 survivors and 6…
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…
Safe Havens for Pets is a searchable directory for pets of those experiencing domestic violence or homelessness, created and managed by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). Please note that AWI is an animal protection organization…
Children under age 1 comprise 6 percent of the overall population but 12 percent of the population served by HUD-funded Family Shelters. Furthermore, more than 50% of children served by HUD-funded emergency/transitional housing providers in…
In this document, you will find a) an explanation of the term ‘crisis’, b) a brief overview of linguistic justice principles during a time of crisis, and c) a list of general considerations for research…
Listening sessions are an excellent technique to capture participants’ views and suggestions about an issue. There are several well-established principles regarding how to conduct effective listening sessions; however, when working with survivors of gender-based violence,…
The Lang Report, a longitudinal needs assessment, was designed and implemented to learn how Safe Horizon can better support emergency domestic violence shelter residents both during and after their stay in shelter. The specific goals…
