Frequently Asked Questions about VAWA Housing Provisions (NLCHP)
This fact sheet outlines and explains the housing provisions and protections under the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA). VAWA includes new programs and amends existing programs to further aid victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in obtaining public housing. Some of the new provisions include:
Ensuring that victims of domestic violence are not evicted from or denied housing because they are a victim;
Considering the needs of victims in the housing process;
Providing safety and privacy for the victims;
Requiring that federal grant programs address domestic violence through policy changes; and
Providing long-term affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence
Some Facts on Housing, Homelessness and Domestic Violence (NLCHP)
Domestic and sexual violence are a leading cause of homelessness in the United States, especially for women. A significant percentage of homeless women report that domestic violence was an immediate cause of their homelessness. Some survivors and their families become homeless when they flee abuse. Others become homeless when they are denied alternative housing or when they are wrongfully evicted because of the violence committed against them. This fact sheet explains the trend of domestic and sexual violence as a cause of homelessness. Women-headed households are disproportionately represented among homeless families, residents of subsidized housing and in court eviction proceedings. It also outlines the inadequacy of services aiding victims of domestic and sexual violence in finding housing.
McKinney Vento 2001 Law Into Practice Issue Brief (NLCHP)
Homeless children and children who are survivors of domestic violence are at risk for numerous emotional a behavioral problems. They may be more likely to participate in violent activities and may have serious difficulties in adjusting in school.This publication outlines the issues faced by homeless children and argues that a stable school experience can ease the effects of homelessness and domestic violence on these children. It explains the federal legislation (the McKinney-Vento Act and the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which ensures that children affected by domestic violence and homelessness have stable and safe school experiences.
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