TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Implementation of trauma-informed care in a housing first program for survivors of intimate partner violence: a case study
JO  - Advances in social work
A1  - Ward-Lasher, Allison
A1  - Messing, Jill
A1  - Stein-Seroussi, Jillian
SP  - 202
EP  - 216
VL  - 18
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1527-8565
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/21313
ID  - ref1
ER  -