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This article discusses how you can use civil rights legislation to prevent homelessness in the case of domestic violence.

These papers address ways in which recourses can be used to help children and families affected by domestic violence.

This piece addresses common confidentiality questions about several U.S. federal laws that may impact survivors. It highlights key confidentiality and privacy provisions in the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act and the 2010 reauthorization of the Family Violent Prevention Services Act.

This fact sheet describes changes to the VAWA Act and lays out new provisions in the Act.

This fact sheet lays out the problems DV survivors face and how Housing laws including VAWA can help and protect them.This guide discusses survivors' rights in reference to housing. It includes rules and regulations passed to protect victims of domestic violence.

This Q&A fact sheet gives information about VAWA of 2005 and how it can help survivors of domestic violence.

Discusses the McKinney-Vento legislation including who is covered under the act and how it affects homeless children.

This website provides resources and contact information for shelters and other DV resources.

This document provides facts and tips about accessing unemployment insurance in the context of domestic violence and answers some frequently asked questions.

This document provides Q&A explaining unemployment benefits, discussing eligibility in circumstances involving domestic violence, and describing the application process for benefits.