Abstract
The intersection of trauma with the need for safe, stable, sustainable, and long-term housing is important when working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV advocacy agencies are advised to use a trauma-informed approach to help practitioners understand the impact of IPV on individuals. Housing First, a model addressing homelessness that provides permanent housing without preconditions, has been found to increase housing stability for survivors of IPV. Thus, we used a case study approach to examine how practitioners and administrators implement trauma-informed care in a Housing First program for IPV survivors. Trauma-informed care principles and the Housing First model were found to be complementary. The majority of clients in this program retained housing up to 3-months after services ended and increased their safety and knowledge of domestic violence. Combining Housing First with trauma-informed care may increase success for survivors of IPV.
Highlights
The intersection of trauma with the need for safe, stable, sustainable, and longterm housing is important when working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV)
Survivors of IPV have a multitude of needs (Allen, Bybee, & Sullivan, 2004), though housing has been reported by survivors as one of the most needed services upon exiting a violent relationship (Dichter & Rhodes, 2011)
The intersection of trauma-informed care and Housing First has the potential to improve the lives of IPV survivors who are at risk for homelessness
Summary
The intersection of trauma with the need for safe, stable, sustainable, and longterm housing is important when working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Survivors of IPV have a multitude of needs (Allen, Bybee, & Sullivan, 2004), though housing has been reported by survivors as one of the most needed services upon exiting a violent relationship (Dichter & Rhodes, 2011). The goal of this case study is to describe and examine the intersection of a trauma-informed care approach and a Housing First model within a single domestic violence program in the Southwest U.S. A woman’s decision to leave her abusive partner is associated with more severe and frequent violence and is a risk factor for homicide, making this a dangerous time in a survivor’s life (Campbell, Glass, Sharps, Laughon, & Bloom, 2007). Requirements of longer-term transitional or permanent housing programs make it difficult for women with co-occurring issues, such as substance abuse or mental health diagnoses, to access these services (Baker et al, 2010)
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