@article{ref1,
title="Implementation of trauma-informed care in a housing first program for survivors of intimate partner violence: a case study",
journal="Advances in social work",
year="2017",
author="Ward-Lasher, Allison and Messing, Jill and Stein-Seroussi, Jillian",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="202-216",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1527-8565",
doi="10.18060/21313",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/21313"
}