Housing Resource Library

Our Resource Library includes culturally rooted resources developed by or identified by the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center to support Tribes, Tribal programs, and advocates working to address the intersection of housing instability/homeless and gender-based violence, as well as other materials and publications from partners and others in community with us. Resources that are the work of STTARS and shared in this library may be repurposed or reproduced as long as the work is appropriately cited.

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Housing Resources

Policy Brief

Policy Brief The Violence Against Women Act Housing Provisions and Impacts to Indigenous Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Certain federal laws, such as the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (“NAHASDA”), the Family Violence Prevention Services Act (“FVPSA”), and the Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”), provide funding for such resources. But are these federal laws working to meet the housing and shelter needs of Indigenous survivors in the United States? Read More ››

Webinars

Addressing Indigenous Homelessness

A STTARS webinar on addressing Indigenous Homelessness led by a panel of three housing experts. Read More ››

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Tribal Resource Tool

STTARS HUD Consultation Guidance Document

On August 16, 2022, HUD issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter regarding implementation of the



Violence Against Women Act. The letter acknowledged the survivor-centered provisions



included in VAWA (2005, 2013, and 2022) regarding housing. Read More ››

STTARS DVAM Toolkit for HUD ONAP, Tribal Housing Entities and Tribally Designated Housing Entities
Toolkit

STTARS DVAM Toolkit for HUD ONAP, Tribal Housing Entities and Tribally Designated Housing Entities

STTARS DVAM Toolkit for HUD ONAP, Tribal Housing Entities and Tribally Designated Housing Entities Read More ››

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Videos/Media

FRONTLINE Facing Eviction

Why have American families struggled to keep their homes during the COVID pandemic, despite a federal ban on evictions? With Retro Report, FRONTLINE offers an intimate look at the United States’... Read More ››

HUD ONAP Virtual Housing Summit 2022 April 6-7
Videos/Media

HUD ONAP Virtual Housing Summit 2022

Watch a variety of events from this 2-day HUD ONAP Virtual Housing Summit 2022. Read More ››

CES Racial Equity Analysis of Assessment Data
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CES Racial Equity Analysis of Assessment Data

C4 Innovations - CES Racial Equity Analysis of Assessment Data: October 2019 Read More ››

Invisible Intersectionality in Measuring Vulnerability Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – critically appraising the VI-SPDAT
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Invisible Intersectionality in Measuring Vulnerability Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Invisible Intersectionality in Measuring Vulnerability Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – critically appraising the VI-SPDAT Read More ››

Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide for Homebuyers Resources
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Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide for Homebuyers Resources

This is the Third Edition of Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide, which was developed by the National American Indian Housing Council. Read More ››

Model Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
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Model Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking

This is a model plan for Emergency Transfers under VAWA. This plan addresses eligibility, documentation, confidentiality, timing and availability; and safety and security of tenants. Read More ››