Moving From Rules To Rights And Responsibilities
Story of how one shelter went from over-regulation of residents to a value-driven process for minimizing their program’s rules.
Story of how one shelter went from over-regulation of residents to a value-driven process for minimizing their program’s rules.
Ideas on how physical changes to your shelter can eliminate potentially oppressive rules.
This article examines the connections between poverty and domestic violence, and includes stories from survivors.
Model protocol on record keeping, with an appendix on responding to subpoenas and warrants.
A collection of essays exploring different religious viewpoints on domestic violence.
An article on drug and alcohol use and addiction, and how to support survivors dealing with substance use.
Examination of the challenges of keeping shelter rules non-oppressive and respectful.
Information, applicable laws, and suggested policies and procedures on service animals in shelters.
Assessing suicide risk and practical steps for prevention and intervention. Case examples from sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
Recommended policies and protocol for screening survivors with disabilities.