Building Dignity explores design strategies for domestic violence emergency housing. Thoughtful design dignifies survivors by meeting their needs for self-determination, security, and connection. The ideas here reflect a commitment to…
This resource details tangible ways to support victim defendants within community-based domestic violence programs, as well as the criminal legal system. The list was co-created by legal advocates participating in…
No matter where we’re from, what our families look like, or how much money we make, we all deserve the support and resources we need to care for ourselves and…
We launched the Advocacy Learning Community (ALC) in 2020-2022 when the world was on fire. We held virtual conversations with advocates, managers and directors to shape the learning community. We…
Everyone should be free to make decisions about their body without violence, coercion, or external control. The freedom to make decisions around reproductive health allows people to write their own…
The 2022 Washington State legislative session adjourned on March 10, marking the end of another historic virtual session. WSCADV member programs identified continuation of domestic violence services and affordable housing…
We are excited to announce the 6-month findings of the DV Housing First Demonstration Evaluation have been published in the Journal of Family Violence. An infographic summarizing 6-month findings can…
This unique study published in the Journal of Community Psychology is one of the first to examine the impact of COVID-19 on unstably housed DV survivors over time. Critical findings…
This study published in the Journal of Community Psychology utilizes data from the Domestic Violence Housing First longitudinal study to evaluate the importance of matching service interventions to the individualized…
This brief published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence commentates on the relationship between criminal records, racial background, and housing instability. This preliminary, cross-sectional analysis gathered data from the DVHF…