By Cris M. Sullivan, Cortney Simmons, Mayra Guerrero, et. al., Photo: iStock/Kobus Louw, Housing Matters, July 26, 2023
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a leading cause of homelessness and can harm physical and mental health and financial outcomes. But little evidence exists on how to effectively help IPV survivors obtain housing stability and safety.
To fill the gap, a group of researchers from Michigan State University, in collaboration with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, studied the effects of a promising approach known as the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) model. DVHF was created to help IPV survivors experiencing homelessness secure stable housing. It offers tailored support, including housing-inclusive advocacy and flexible funding tailored to individual needs. Alternatively, services as usual (SAU) include traditional domestic violence services such as support groups, counseling, legal advocacy, and referrals.
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