Housing
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Ask Amanda: I'm Struggling to Find a Place to Stay
Domestic violence programs are central resource hubs | Q: I left my abuser but now I’m struggling to find a place for my children and I to live. Where do we turn? –... read more
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Your Rights as a Tenant
Housing laws that can help domestic violence survivors | There are times when domestic violence survivors, in order to ensure their safety, need to leave their home... read more
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Thinking About Going to a Shelter?
Here’s what you can expect when you get there | Where will I sleep? What will I do with my dog? What if I can’t take anything with me when I leave? These are just a... read more
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Important Questions to Ask a Shelter
To find the best housing alternative, some things you should consider | In an ideal world, leaving an abusive partner would involve a carefully thought out plan tha... read more
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Home Options Beyond the Shelter
A shelter can provide a temporary escape—but, what next? | When domestic violence survivors escape a dangerous home situation, they often find safety at an emergenc... read more
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Home Safe Home: The Housing First Program
Escaping violence shouldn't mean living on the streets | Many survivors of domestic violence find that they have to move out of their homes in order to start a ... read more
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