Natasha Parker experienced severe domestic violence and waited over a year for an emergency housing transfer. Despite being approved quickly, the process left her feeling victimized again.
Under the Violence Against Women Act, housing providers must assist tenants with domestic violence. However, victims often face months-long waits due to red tape and lack of training.
A July report highlights significant barriers to housing assistance for domestic violence survivors, noting that many are trapped between staying with abusers or moving to unstable shelters.
The challenges surrounding emergency housing transfers reveal a systemic failure to protect vulnerable survivors, as federal laws intended to assist are not being effectively implemented.
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