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If you’ve been turned away from a DV shelter because of lack of space, what did you do? closed

  • Returned to my abuser.
  • Went to a homeless shelter, stayed in my car overnight or lived on the streets.
  • Found a DV shelter with availability in another city.
  • Stayed at a hotel.
  • Stayed with family or friends.
  • Found refuge with my place of worship.
  • Other.

Results

  • Returned to my abuser. 158 votes
  • Stayed with family or friends. 73 votes
  • Went to a homeless shelter, stayed in my car overnight or lived on the streets. 55 votes
  • Stayed at a hotel. 29 votes
  • Other. 27 votes
  • Found a DV shelter with availability in another city. 21 votes
  • Found refuge with my place of worship. 3 votes
  • Returned to my abuser. 158 votes
  • Stayed with family or friends. 73 votes
  • Went to a homeless shelter, stayed in my car overnight or lived on the streets. 55 votes
  • Stayed at a hotel. 29 votes
  • Other. 27 votes
  • Found a DV shelter with availability in another city. 21 votes
  • Found refuge with my place of worship. 3 votes

Total Participation (366 participants)

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