Shelter Support Archives – Page 6 of 8 – Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)

Shelter Rules: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Published June 2014

A reflection on the unintended impacts of shelter rules on program participants.

Published February 2003

Model protocol on serving survivors who are abusing drugs or alcohol.

This resource provides information for safety planning and tips for advocates.

Published October 2008 Curran, Molly

Story of how one shelter went from over-regulation of residents to a value-driven process for minimizing their program’s rules.

Published June 2008

Ideas on how physical changes to your shelter can eliminate potentially oppressive rules.

Published April 2009

A summary of the most important things advocates need to know about record keeping.

Published April 2009

A summary of the most important things directors need to know about record keeping.

Last updated April 9, 2021Published June 2003

Model protocol on record keeping, with an appendix on responding to subpoenas and warrants.

Published June 2008 Bland, Patti

An article on drug and alcohol use and addiction, and how to support survivors dealing with substance use.

Published October 2008 Adams, Debra K. & Bennett, Sherri

Examination of the challenges of keeping shelter rules non-oppressive and respectful.