Housing Domestic Violence Survivors

Domestic Violence survivors are a special population in housing services and face many distinct and challenging circumstances related to confidentiality and safety. Many domestic violence survivors fall into homelessness as a result of their situation or associated issues, however their specific confidentiality needs can be a barrier to gaining access to housing services. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, the Department of Housing, and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence have collaborated to create a pathway to overcome these barriers.

By creating a way for domestic violence survivors to get onto the prioritized housing services lists, this population will be able to gain access to resources such as rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing while maintaining their confidentiality.

Webinar Recording

• Coordinated Access for Domestic Violence Survivors- August 2016
• The Intersection Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness – February 2018

Additional Resources

• CCADV, CCEH Announce National Model for Collaboratively Housing Domestic Violence Survivors Facing Homelessness
• Universal Shelter Intake Form- CCADV
• Administering the VI-SPDAT Resource Page
• Getting Clients Document Ready Resource Page
• Coordinated Access for Domestic Violence Survivors Final PowerPoint
• Serving Survivors of Domestic Violence with Rapid Re-Housing
• NAEH 2016: Rapid Re-Housing with DV Survivors: Approaches that Work
• Regional Domestic Violence CCADV Provider Map 
• Guide to Processing Referrals
• The Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 
• 2018 Safety Planning for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence: A Toolkit for Homeless/Housing Programs – National Alliance for Safe Housing