Housing

Website | Indian Housing Management Resources Read More ››

Website | Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide for Homebuyers Resources Read More ››

This webinar uplifts the work of diverse Tribal communities who have been working tirelessly to respond and address safety and housing for all our relatives. Read More ››

Shelter & Other Safe Space Info Packet Read More ››

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) page at hud.gov: https://www.hud.gov/vawa Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by STTARS, Indigenous Safe Housing Center
Housing as a Mitigating Factor in MMIW Read More ››

A guide to give to women and children staying in your shelter. 32 pages/booklet. Booklets are sold and shipped in bundles of 10.

Price: $40 + $15 for shipping.

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From Administration for Children and Families, a fact sheet of resources to help you find, maintain, and pay for housing in your community. Read More ››

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

American Indian or Indigenous Homelessness Annotated Bibliography 11/11/21 Read More ››

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 ››

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

The social, political, and cultural instability during the colonial era and American Revolution involved ongoing warfare, shifting allegiances among Indigenous and European nations, enslavement, and  Read More ››

After years of grassroots advocacy to raise awareness and provide support for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women impacted by the intersection of gender-based violence and... Read More ››

This webinar will provide an overview of the current federal laws in place regarding shelter and housing in Indian Country and the responsibilities expressly outlined in the Violence Against Women Read More ››

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 ››

Danielle Chiaramonte, Kathryn A.V. Clements, Gabriela Lopez-Zeron; Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni; Adam M. Farero; Wenjuan Ma; Cris M. Sullivan Read More ››

Expert Panel on Homelessness among American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians Read More ››

In this session, our speakers will enhance our understanding of policy development and emphasize the critical need for accessible low-barrier housing policies for survivors of gender-based violence. Read More ››

This resource offers a basic outline for the development of shelters and advocacy programs serving Native women who are battered or raped and their children. Read More ››

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 ››

Gender Based Violence: An Overview for Tribes and TDHEs Read More ››

Gender Based Violence: Best Practices and Policy Recommendations from the Voices of Survivors Read More ››

This webinar will introduce CARE (Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Evaluate), Ohio’s evidence-based framework developed by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University. CARE is a brain injury aware, trauma-informed approach focusing on accessibility and accommodations with practical, hands-on, free tools, strategies, and resources to support your work. Read More ››

Indigenous youth find themselves on the streets for a multitude of reasons. The causes and consequences of life on the street usually include a troubled family life, domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, inadequate housing, poverty, substance use, mental health issues, and involvement in the child welfare system. Read More ››

Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Tribal Areas: A Report From the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needs Executive Summary. 19 pages.  Read More ››

The report contains disability resources within Tribes located in Region 8 of the Rocky Mountain region, national Native disability organizations, federal agencies, and national organizations. Read More ››

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 ››

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

A summary of questions/scenarios presented to the HUD Multifamily Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight regarding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Final Rule and Notice H 2017-05. Read More ››

This notice provides guidance to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and owners on the requirements of the
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.  Read More ››

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

Using non-federal funding in 2023, the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center created a fact sheet on Indigenous Peoples and the right to water. Read More ››

The newly established Tribal Safe Housing Center was created to address the intersection of housing instability/homelessness and domestic violence. Read More ››

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

This manual is designed to improve services for people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence. Read More ››

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 ››

Communal living situations are always hard, and introducing service animals into the mix can create more complications, conflicts and confusion. Read More ››

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) is the primary federal statute governing the development, operation, and maintenance of housing in Tribal communities. This document highlights its purpose and need for reauthorization.  Read More ››

National Workgroup on Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Lessons Learned. 43 pages. Price is $6 each. Sold as a bundle of 10: $60 plus $15 shipping. Read More ››

Join us for a webinar that explores the challenges faced by Two-Spirit survivors of gender-based violence at the intersection of the Covid-19 pandemic and housing insecurity. In this session, our speaker will delve into the multifaceted impacts of these overlapping crises and discuss strategies for supporting and advocating for the Two-Spirit community. They will offer practical insights, shared lived experiences, and explore culturally responsive solutions to address systemic barriers. Read More ››

Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition publishes the Advocates’ Guide to educate advocates of all kinds about the programs and policies that make housing affordable to low-income people across America.  Read More ››

Notice for Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program.  Read More ››

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

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

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

Website | From the NAIHC, view "Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide for Homebuyers Resources" to find lists of resources and educational topics to assist Native homebuyers. Read More ››

This project was intended to facilitate consultation from AI/AN people with disabilities, tribal leaders & communities, to obtain information & recommend strategies for improving services. Read More ››

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 ››

This report, co-authored by the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), is a resource for policymakers, service providers, and partners invested in meeting the housing needs of survivors. Read More ››

Practice Informed Policy Recommendations Based on Work with Our Unhoused Relatives Read More ››

This document provides an overview of HUD's programs. Information on Indian housing programs begins on page 79. Read More ››

Participants will learn about the unique challenges and strengths within tribal nations when addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The presentation will highlight the development of Tribal Elder Protection Teams (TEPTs) and the creation of Elder Protection Team Codes to formalize collaborative response efforts. Read More ››

This Q&A provides information about federal civil rights laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and the services they provide to clients. Read More ››

In recognition of August 9th, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, STTARS is highlighting the work of Kyllie Cripps, a Palawa woman and Director of Monash University’s Monash Indigenous Studies Centre (MISC) – the oldest Indigenous Studies Centre in Australia. Read More ››

In recent years, the number of homeless elders is rapidly increasing. High rates of inflation, rising rents, the housing industry, real estate markets and COVID have all contributed to this increase. Read More ››

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

Victims/ Survivors of domestic and sexual violence and trafficking face significant barriers and challenges in finding safe, available, accessible, and affordable housing... Read More ››

The STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center have put together a factsheet on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1996) and it's relationship with Tribal Governments.  Read More ››

The STTARS Toolkit for DVAM 2023 and Social Media Guide. Read More ››

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

This fact sheet, prepared by STTARS staff, is a basic overview of the changes to the VAWA housing provisions that were enacted as part of VAWA’s reauthorization in March of 2022. Read More ››

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 ››

The STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center prioritizes safe housing and shelter for Indigenous survivors of gender-based violence. This document provides general statistics, practical responses and best practices in regards housing and MMIWG, along with a list of helpful resources. Read More ››

International human rights law recognizes everyone’s right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate housing.  Read More ››

Created with non-federal funding in 2023, STTARS put together a fact sheet on what the right to water means.  Read More ››

Outdated Census definitions and poor data quality have led to a misunderstanding about the size and significance of the rural Native American population. Read More ››

Understanding the Connections Between Sexual Violence and Housing in Indigenous Communities slide deck. Read More ››

This webinar will feature the important work of the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), highlighting its efforts to enhance the safety of women and children. We will discuss how building networks and strategizing with other organizations can lead to comprehensive, successful efforts in understanding and addressing the complex challenges survivors face, including housing insecurity, homelessness, and access to safe shelter.  Read More ››

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

This notice provides guidance to owners and management agents (O/As) of HUD multifamily assisted housing on the requirements of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.  Read More ››

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

This slide deck has helpful resources that address challenges that Indigenous Survivors in shelter and public housing experience when seeking safety. Read More ››

This webinar will uplift the work of the Pathfinder Center located in Central South Dakota. Pathfinder Center is a project of Wiconi Wawokiya, a 501c3 non-profit, community-based refuge for victims of human trafficking. Read More ››