Evaluate & Revise
Evaluate Use the Domestic Violence Housing First Approach Standards and Guidelines to assess progress toward implementation of the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) approach and to identify areas for improvement.…
Content Audit Attributes: Needs Staff Review
Prepare Your Organization
Interested in implementing the Domestic Violence Housing First approach? Start by learning How to adapt the Housing First approach to work for survivors Frequently Asked Questions Learn about DVHF Standards…
Federal Policy Advocacy
The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Washington State. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and are working…
Confidentiality When Working with Survivors
Model protocol on confidentiality, including sample release forms.
Toolkit
Welcome to the Domestic Violence Housing First Toolkit! The Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) approach focuses on getting survivors of domestic violence into stable housing as quickly as possible and…
Evidence from Pilot Project
WSCADV launched Domestic Violence Housing First in 2010 and studied the approach with a five year pilot project . Findings from the pilot showed that women and children are safer,…
Evidence from Demonstration Project
Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) is a strategic initiative of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, with support from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Building off the success…
Shelter Support
We provide support and peer learning opportunities for people running a domestic violence shelter.
Leadership Development
We help local domestic violence programs with the challenges of running an organization. We promote visionary leadership and management excellence, teach practical skills, and mentor the next generation of skilled leaders.
Preventing Violence
Domestic violence is preventable. We provide tools and resources to help individuals, organizations, and communities play a role in stopping this violence before it starts.