Model Policy on Shelter Rules
General guidelines for shelter rules, including model rules and recommendations.
Shelter Support
We provide support and peer learning opportunities for people running a domestic violence shelter. Learn more about the Shelter Support project.
Mandated to Service: How to Best Serve Survivors Forced to Use Services
Best practices on serving survivors who have been ordered to domestic violence services.
How We Gave Up Curfew
Reflections on how one domestic violence program significantly reduced their shelter rules.
Confidentiality FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about confidentiality between domestic violence advocates and program participants.
Changing the Script: Thinking about our Relationship with Shelter Residents
Article exploring the relationship between advocates and shelter residents, and strategies for emphasizing mutual respect.
Reflections on Domestic Violence Shelters
Reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of the shelter model.
A Fresh Look at Confidentiality: New Tools for Protecting Survivors’ Information
Overview of confidentiality protections in state and federal law passed in 2006, focusing on privileged communication for advocates.
Working with Friends and Family of Domestic Violence Victims
Information, action, resources, and more on working with friends and family of survivors.
Critical Questions to Ask About Shelter Rules
Questions for domestic violence shelters to ask themselves about their program’s rules.
Making Minimal Rules Work
Thought-provoking checklist on what makes minimal rules work at domestic violence shelters.