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Myths and Realities of Identity Change
This document addresses 7 myths around changing one’s identity.
Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness
Closing the Gap: Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness is a toolkit for transitional housing programs.
Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness
This is a summer 2014 publication of the Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness.
HUD Notice on VAWA 2013 Housing Protections
This notice provides an overview of the applicability to HUD programs of the recently enacted Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.
How the Earth Didn’t Fly Into the Sun
Publication from the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence – Missouri’s Project to Reduce Rules in Domestic Violence Shelters (revised April 2020)
Housing: Safety, Stability, and Dignity for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness
This resource describes the link between safe housing and improved outcomes for survivors.  Develop d by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Housing Models and Rent Structures
This resource highlights the three most common transitional housing models being used by the Office on Violence Against Women’s (OVW) Transitional Housing Grant program grantees.
HEARTH Act Regulations and Domestic Violence
This document addresses the 2009 Hearth Act and key issues for domestic violence programs and survivors.
Fortalecer Nuestras Practicas: Las Diez Fortalezas Esenciales de los Defensores de Víctimas de Violencia Sexual en Agencias de Auxilio de Servicio Dual/Múltiple
Esta guía tiene como objeto ayudarlo a abrirse camino por el trabajo difícil y extraordinario de proveer servicios ante violencia doméstica y violencia sexual e incluso otros servicios además de esos. Describe los diez atributos o destrezas que son esenciales para los defensores duales que trabajan con sobrevivientes de violencia sexual, y ofrece actividades, ejercicios y preguntas para ayudarlo a practicar las destrezas y explorar nuevas áreas de su práctica de servicio de auxilio.
Economic Security for Survivors
This publication is a step-by-step tool for transitional housing professionals on how to comprehensively address the economic security of survivors.