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June 2022
Responding to Housing Insecurity/Homelessness Issues for Indigenous Elders who are Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): Many domestic violence and homeless shelters are seeing rapid increases in the number of elders seeking shelter. This webinar discusses ways of responding to the needs of Indigenous elders who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness and what can be done.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
January 2022
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Toolkit organizes information, resources, tips and tools drawn from the wealth of information gathered when the two service systems were convened through local collaborative projects funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
October 2021
What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence?
Publisher(s): The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National AI/AN Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) convened a workgroup of gender-based violence and housing advocates from Indian country to reflect on the needs of AI/AN survivors. The October 2021 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) outlines some of the needs identified in the workgroup.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
September 2021
WEBINAR: Trenzando Financiamientos para la Adquisición, Desarrollo y Operación de Programas de Vivienda/Braiding Funding for the Acquisition, Development, and Operation of Housing Programs
Publisher(s):In this pre-recorded webinar, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) partnered with Diana “Dede” Yazzie-Devine, President and CEO of Native American Connections, an organization improving the lives of individuals and families through Native American culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing, and community development services.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
August 2021
How can faith communities support survivors experiencing domestic violence and housing instability?
Publisher(s): Survivors need flexible, affordable, and safe housing options to achieve safety and lasting stability. The August 2021 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) explores how faith leaders can work to address domestic violence and support the housing needs of survivors in their communities.
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- General Material
March 2021
What Shelter and Rental Housing Assistance Are Available to Immigrant Survivors During COVID-19?
Publisher(s):National Alliance for Safe Housing (NASH), National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP), Safe Housing Partnerships
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking face unique challenges when accessing and maintaining safe housing. This document clarifies some misconceptions and provides resources and tools supporting advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
February 2021
Report on Faith Leader Listening Sessions: Community Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence and Safe Housing for Survivors
Publisher(s): This report highlights key findings from a series of listening sessions with faith leaders, hosted by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Jewish Women International. The report highlights the role faith leaders and communities play or could play at the intersection of faith, spirituality, religion and gender-based violence response and prevention, with a particular emphasis upon increasing safe housing options for survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
February 2021
What are effective, trauma-informed strategies for advocates and providers who are serving runaway and homeless youth and young adults?
Publisher(s): In the February TA Question of the Month, guest writer Arlene Snyder from Bridge Over Troubled Waters discusses housing instability and homelessness among youth and offers strategies for trauma-informed care.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
February 2021
WEBINAR: Meaningful Partnerships to Support Youth at the Intersections of Homelessness and Gender-Based Violence
Publisher(s): Recognizing and understanding the intersections of youth homelessness/housing insecurity and gender-based violence is critical to creating meaningful services and effective intervention and prevention strategies. This webinar examines the scope and unique characteristics of relationship violence amongst RHY, and explores the why and the how of building and sustaining effective community collaborations to best serve youth at the intersections.
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- General Material
November 2020
Human Trafficking Prevention: Strategies for Runaway and Homeless Youth Settings
Publisher(s): This issue brief from the Family Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) recognizes the vital role that runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs can play in the prevention of sex and labor trafficking among runaway and homeless youth. It also highlights the importance of integrating public health, trauma-informed, and positive youth development principles into human trafficking interventions.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
October 2020
What housing assistance is available to immigrant survivors during COVID-19?
Publisher(s): Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking face unique challenges when accessing and maintaining safe housing, many of which have been exacerbated by COVID-19. In the October 2020 TA Question of the Month, authors clarify some misconceptions about immigrant survivors’ eligibility for housing and homeless assistance, as well as provide resources and tools with more detailed information supporting advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
September 2020
NRCDV Radio Episode 35: Policy & Advocacy in Action: VI-SPDAT for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): This episode of the Policy & Advocacy in Action podcast focuses on assessing vulnerability & prioritizing risk with survivors accessing housing resources. We talk to Heather L. McCauley, Sc.D. of Michigan State University and one of the author on of the coordinated entry paper Assessing Vulnerability, Prioritizing Risk: The Limitations of the VI-SPDAT for Survivors of Domestic Violence.