Getting home (Initiative)
Publisher: The project is in partnership with the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH), BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHFBC), BC Housing (BCH), and the Vancity Community Foundation (VFC). The project is funded by the Department of Women and Gender Equality (previously Status of Women Canada)
Date Published: 2018
Languages: English
The initiative is a result of The Getting Home Project, focusing on overcoming barriers to housing for women experiencing violence in BC. It provides tips for housing providers based on research, aiming to improve access to affordable housing and address various barriers.
Main Contribution
The main contribution of the initiative is to reduce barriers to safe, secure, and affordable housing for women experiencing violence in BC. It involves community-based solutions, policy recommendations, and various initiatives to address housing challenges faced by women.
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The initiative is designed for housing providers, and it provides tips for them based on the research conducted by The Getting Home Project. It aims to educate housing providers on the barriers to housing for women and their children experiencing violence.
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Housing providers can use the toolkit to educate themselves on the barriers faced by women experiencing violence in accessing housing. It provides recommendations on creating flexible funding or loans, reviewing guidelines for safety prioritization, reducing discrimination, and supporting developments that house women.
GBV Prevention
The initiative indirectly contributes to gender-based violence (GBV) prevention by addressing barriers to housing for women experiencing violence. Access to safe and secure housing is considered an important protective factor for women gaining independence after violence.
Creating Normative Change
The toolkit addresses discrimination and stigma against women who have experienced violence, aiming to reduce these barriers. It encourages housing providers to establish priority placement programs and partner with anti-violence organizations, fostering a more supportive and inclusive housing environment.
How it could be adapted to the communities
The toolkit recognizes the need for housing approaches tailored to different communities. It encourages housing providers to partner with local transition houses and anti-violence organizations to develop application processes that prioritize women experiencing violence.
Keywords
Affordable housing, Women experiencing violence, Barriers to housing, BC Society of Transition Houses, GBV prevention, Flexible funding, Discrimination reduction, Safety prioritization, Community-based solutions.
