Nowhere to go: The benefits of providing long-term social housing to women that have experienced domestic and family violence

FVSV, housing and homelessness

This report examines the intersections between family violence, housing, and homelessness. The report estimates that each year around 7,690 women are returning to a violent partner due to a lack of affordable housing and around 9,120 women are becoming homeless after leaving their home due to family violence. It concludes that an additional 16,810 social housing properties are needed to address this issue.

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