Housing

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 ››

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 ››

The hardships imposed by COVID-19 are numerous, impacting advocates as individuals and their ability to provide advocacy, resources and shelter to domestic violence survivors. 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 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 ››

In the beginning, the movement to end violence against women started as a grass-roots effort of women helping women. 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 ››