Policy & Systems Advocacy Content Topic Results

This paper provides a historical context of domestic violence and homelessness and outlines how housing/homeless and domestic violence movements have and continue to intersect.

In 2010, the Women of Color Network engaged in a nation-wide survey on the experiences of WOC executives in the domestic violence and sexual assault movements, which identified real issues and patterns to that must be addressed in order to promote leadership of WOC in the anti-violence movement. This report outlines survey findings and action steps.

This issue of “Connections,” a biannual publication of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, responds to the question of why reproductive justice is important for domestic violence and sexual assault advocates.

This guide covers state laws and legislative proposals affecting an employer's ability to seek restraining orders for employees in situations involving domestic violence.

This fact sheet highlights how the EITC and CTC have proven to be powerful tools for reducing children's poverty and advancing their long-term well-being.

This FYSB Webinar provides tools that can help advocates and practitioners develop mandatory reporting policies and protocols.

This study examines protective orders (POs) taken out by teens as a remedy for dating violence by developing a comprehensive portrait of their use in New York State.

This Final Report provides a set of findings and broad recommendations, informed by stakeholder forums and literature reviews, that form a framework for strategic, transformative change. It outlines ways the field can overcome the obstacles it faces and change how it meets victims' needs and addresses those who perpetrate crime.

This fact sheet addresses frequently asked questions regarding the updated definition of rape and the impact of updating the definition on crime statistics.

This is an inventory and evaluation of the current shelter and services response to domestic minor sex trafficking.

This report presents findings from a survey of Latinos regarding their perceptions of law enforcement authorities in light of the greater involvement of police in immigration enforcement.

The report reveals the extreme housing affordability crisis for those people living on an SSI income. A state-by-state executive analysis shows the percent of SSI Benefits needed to rent a one-bedroom apartment as well as the housing market areas that require more than 100% of monthly SSI benefits. Local information is contained in the appendix. Policy recommendations round out this easy to read and digest report focusing on the disabled population and housing affordability.