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

Oppression Within Safe Spaces: Exploring Racial Microaggressions within Domestic Violence Shelters
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Oppression Within Safe Spaces: Exploring Racial Microaggressions within Domestic Violence Shelters

By Nkiru A. Nnawulezi and Cris M. Sullivan Read More ››

Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
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Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking

This is a form that can be used to request an emergency transfer. This form explains the requirements for qualifying for an emergency transfer. Read More ››

Indian Housing Management Resources
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Indian Housing Management Resources

This is a compiled list of Indian Housing Management resources created by the National American Indian Housing Council.  Read More ››

Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking and Alternate Documentation
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Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking and Alternate Documentation

This is an optional form that you may provide your housing provider if you are seeking VAWA protections from your housing provider. This form also provides for alternate 3rd party documentation. 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 ››

Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act
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Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act

This is a sample form that can be used as a "Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act".  Read More ››

VAWA Final Rule from an Owner/Agent Perspective
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VAWA Final Rule from an Owner/Agent Perspective

This is a slide deck that provides an overview of protections under VAWA in regards to housing. Read More ››

HUD Memo Assessing Claims of Housing Discrimination against Victims of Domestic Violence Under the Fair Housing Act and the Violence Against Women Act
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HUD Memo Assessing Claims of Housing Discrimination against Victims of Domestic Violence Under the Fair Housing Act and the Violence Against Women Act

This provides guidance to Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) headquarters and field staff on assessing claims by DV victims of housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHAct) Read More ››

Section 8 VAWA Lease Addendum
Template

Section 8 VAWA Lease Addendum

This is a sample lease addendum that complies with VAWA 2005 and 2013 to insert VAWA protections.  Read More ››

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2013- Implementation in HUD Housing Programs
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Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2013- Implementation in HUD Housing Programs

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2013- Implementation in HUD Housing Programs Read More ››