Interconnection of housing instability and domestic violence 101

Interconnection of housing instability and domestic violence 101

A basic overview of housing instability and domestic violence

What: Learn more about the intersection of domestic violence and housing instability and how you can help through this interactive 90-minute training provided by Women's Advocates and Standpoint, in collaboration with Coordinated Entry.

This training will cover the basics of domestic violence, recognizing property and tenant signs of domestic violence, the different types of violence, practical skills and scenarios, understanding the consequences of domestic violence and how it relates to homelessness and housing instability (housing barriers), dispel common myths, including why some victims can’t leave, safety planning/how to support victim/survivors, a list of local support organizations in the community for referrals, and more.

There will be an opportunity for a q&a with a housing advocate at the end of the training.

The intended audience for this training are staff members, advocates or community agencies that hope to learn more about domestic violence in a housing context.