Housing Director at St. Francis • Social Ecology & Poverty Abolition through Data & Lived Experience
38% of DV survivors will experience homelessness in recovery, and 57% of unsheltered women report DV to be their primary cause of homelessness (National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). Though odd to say, I was privileged to have been able to drop out of school and work overtime to not lose my housing in the face of DV escape & recovery; had I been a caregiver, or managed more severe disabilities, or didn't have access to 60+ hour week employment, I wouldn't have been able to even begin my long healing journey and ensure my ability to survive & thrive now. A safe & stable home is a human right, impacts countless areas of deep concern, and can & should be afforded to everyone. Sign up for the webinar that dives deeper into the latest report out of California analyzing the intersection of housing instability and IPV at the link below! #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Findings from the California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH) show that intimate partner violence (IPV) and homelessness are intertwined. Today we released a report examining the connection between these issues. Here’s what we found: ➡ IPV leaves people vulnerable to homelessness. ➡ The risk of homelessness due to IPV disproportionately affects low-income survivors & women of color, who face housing barriers rooted in racism and discrimination. ➡ High housing costs make it difficult to regain housing. ➡ Many fleeing intimate partner violence end up living unsheltered (in their car/rv or outside). Learn more about IPV & homelessness: Report: https://lnkd.in/gPgszrzm Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gScwsgeG Authors: Anita Hargrave MD, MAS; Tiana Moore, PhD; Sila Adhiningrat, MPH, CHES; Eve Perry; Margot Kushel MD Thank you Blue Shield of California Foundation for your support of our work on IPV. #EndDV #EndHomelessness #IPV #homelessness