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November 2017
Mass Housing Training: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking
Housing providers often struggle with how to help survivors. Is something happening with this resident? Why does it seem to keep happening? What can I do to help? This course is intended to provide housing professionals with a foundation for understanding and working with applicants and residents who are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking. Participants will learn about the cycle of violence, the pattern of power and control, the impact of these traumatic experiences, and…
December 2017
Mass Housing Training: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault, Stalking
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2013 extended protections against housing discrimination or eviction due to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to tenants in federally assisted housing. In 2016, HUD issued the final rule in relation to the VAWA reauthorization which further outlined the responsibilities of housing providers. Additionally, in 2013 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed “An Act Relative to Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault and Stalking” which provides…