2023
Housing Protections for Survivors in Permanent Supportive Housing
Agenda:
- What is Domestic Violence?
- California Protections for Survivors
- Violence Against Women Act
- Emergency Transfers
Presentation (PDF): VAWA for PSH Providers
LA County Women's Needs Assessment: Data Walk
The purpose of the meeting was to generate ideas for the Recommendations Section of the first-ever Los Angeles Countywide Women’s Needs Assessment.
Our Principal Investigators, Samantha Batko with Urban Institute and Sofia Herrera with Hub for Urban Initiatives, presented preliminary data from the survey. Coalition members provided unique perspectives on how data translates to programs, best practices, policy, funding, and feedback regarding what recommendations we should lift to best address the needs of women experiencing homelessness.
Presentation (PDF): DVHSC_LA County Women's Needs Assessment Data Walk
DV Bonus Funding Opportunity
Agenda:
- DV Bonus Background
- Discussion of Local Application Process and Decision Points
- Discussion of System Needs and Funding Prioritization
- Deep Dive into DV Rapid Rehousing
Presentation (PDF): DVA Mtg_DV Bonus Funding Opportunity
Creating Safe Shelter Spaces for LGBTQ+ Survivors Training
Informed by guidance from people with lived expertise, this presentation covers promoting access and inclusion to LGBTQ+ survivors in congregate shelter living, navigating constraints of funding or space in creative ways to allow accessibility to survivors of different gender identities and sexual orientations, and learning from examples in the field role modeling LGBTQ+ inclusion in domestic violence shelter and services. The presentation was conducted by Amanda Gould and Amy Bellm.
Strategic Plan Implementation Member Engagement Session
In this gathering, we reviewed the new DVHSC Strategic Plan, co-designed with DVHSC Members throughout 2022. We were excited to hear members share their reflections as we move further into implementing action towards the five strategic recommendations including Circle of Learning, Professional Networking, Community Training, Advancing Advocacy, & Economic Opportunities.
Facilitators & Participants included:
- DVHSC Member Attendees who provided feedback through the Zoom chat, Jamboard, and in breakout rooms.
- DVHSC Core Team Members including Nikki Brown, LaRae Cantley, Carielle Escalante, Iajhiah Giraud, Amy Goldman, Lan Pham, Amy Turk, Stephanie Whack, & Sarah Whitman
- Amiyoko Shabazz, DVHSC Lived Experience Community Champion
The Relationship Between Reproductive Justice and Domestic Violence
The purpose of the training is to expand the service delivery network between organizations working on reproductive justice and domestic violence. This training will explore how reproductive justice and domestic violence intersect with home insecurity and public health outcomes. The training will examine the relationship between reproductive justice and the domestic violence field's principles, practices, policies, and advocacy.
Presentation (PPT): Relationship Between Reproductive Justice & DV
Additional Resources
Publications
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