PPT-Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Lexington Fair Housing Council Why HB 309 Victims may be fearful of calling for policeemergency services for fear of being evicted Victims may be fearful of letting a landlord know they have experienced violence and have sought protection from the courts protective order for fear of being evicted. . Between. Domestic Violence and Homelessness. Presented By. Abeer Monem, Director of Programs. Fort Bend County Women’s Center. Barbie Brashear, Executive Director. Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Confronting Domestic Violence. Debra Johnson, JD. While at UCLA. Rape Crisis Center. Battered Women Shelter. While in Office. DVTF. DV March. Background. Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. Domestic violence can include physical, emotional, psychological, economic, and/or sexual abuse. Abusers use threats, intimidation, isolation, and other behaviors to gain and maintain power over their victims.. What Housing and Homeless Organizations Need to Know. 1. OUTLINE. Domestic Violence and Homelessness (4-7). Recognizing and Responding to DV (8-15). Domestic Violence Advocacy (16-33). Confidentiality (17). A presentation for employers. Domestic or Family Violence is...... Domestic or family violence is an abuse of power by a partner or ex-partner or family member. It takes many forms including intimidation, control, isolation and emotional, physical, sexual, financial or spiritual abuse. . “Domestic violence doesn’t stay at home when victims go to work” . (MAG DV Council). Today’s Presenter . – . Melody Hicks, MC, LPC. . Behavior Health Integration Manager . . Section . 4: Legal Protections for DV Survivors . 1. What Housing and Homeless Organizations Need to Know. Violence Against Women Act 2005. Housing Strategies. .. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Agency reporting requirements imposed on public housing applicants must include any plans to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in their application. . One Hour Training . for Medical Professionals. National Prevention Toolkit on Domestic Violence for Medical Professionals. 1. Overview. This training educates medical professionals about the dynamics and impact of domestic violence. We use the term “domestic violence” to refer to the following:. Are LIHTC properties covered?. VAWA 2005. VAWA . 2005 provided protection for . victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. from eviction, subsidy terminations, and admission denials due to their abusers’ acts. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND HOUSING What Housing and Homeless Organizations Need to Know 1 OUTLINE Domestic Violence and Homelessness (4-7) Recognizing and Responding to DV (8-15) Domestic Violence Advocacy (16-33) TRAINING JANUARY 29 , 2016 1 Rental Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors Overview  Fair housing laws and domestic violence  California protections for survivors  VAWA 2013 overview S.47 S.47 S472Sec402Saving money and reducing tragedies through prevention grants Sec501Consolidation of grants to strengthen the healthcare systems response to Sec601Housing protections for victims of domestic Online Seminar. For a copy of this slide deck see . Resource Manual . in the . Awareness . Section. .. . https://pvm.archchicago.org/human-dignity-solidarity/domestic-violence-outreach/resource-manual - training.