(New York City Council) Our Homeless Crisis: The Chance for Change paper

Clemicus · 2024-01-15T19:07:44+00:00

Thought this might be an interest to some here. Found it whilst trying to find some information.

One of the main drivers of homelessness in New York City is domestic violence. (#447) A survivor of domestic violence may need a safe place to stay after fleeing an abusive relationship and the housing shared with the abuser. (#448) Furthermore, a survivor may lack the economic resources to maintain their own housing after ending an abusive relationship (#449). Temporarily doubling up with extended family or friends may not be a safe living arrangement, as the abuser may know or visit the location. (#450) Thus, the individual, often with their children, may seek safety and housing at a City homeless shelter.

Domestic violence is consistently one of the leading reasons a family with children enters a homeless shelter in New York City. (#451) In November 2019, HRA domestic violence shelters served 3,760 individuals. (#452) This predominantly consisted of families with children, 3,623 individuals in families with children (96.4%), and 137 single adults (3.6%). (#453) Nearly two-thirds of individuals served in domestic violence shelters were children (2,312 individuals or 61.5%). (#454) Furthermore, in FY 2018, over 41% of families were found eligible for DHS shelter due to a history of domestic violence.455 Moreover, from July 2014 to December 2015, in more than half of New York City community districts (35 of 59), domestic violence was the most common reason (#xx) why a family with children exited their community district for shelter. (#456)

Beyond addressing their immediate safety and housing needs, survivors of domestic violence need supportive services to help them heal from the trauma of abuse and improve their economic security and overall well-being. (#457) Very often, survivors fleeing abusive relations have limited financial resources, and are left with no savings and bad credit. (#458) Many have been prevented from going to school or working outside the home and lack job skills or a consistent work history. (#459) There are also adverse psychological and physical health consequences, both for survivors and their children. (#460) This demonstrates the complexity of addressing the homelessness of a domestic violence survivor. It also supports the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing these intertwined issues.

References:

#XX: This includes two community districts where domestic violence was tied with eviction as the most common reason for shelter entry.
#447: Nikita Stewart, New York Adding Shelter Options for Homeless Victims of Domestic Abuse, New York Times, (Jun. 14, 2017), available at https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/nyregion/new-york-domestic-violence-homeless-shelters.html (hereinafter NYT Adding Shelter Options for Homeless Victims of Domestic Abuse).
#448: National Alliance to End Homelessness, Domestic Violence, available at https://endhomelessness.org/homelessnessin-america/what-causes-homelessness/domestic-violence/ (last visited Dec. 20, 2019).
#449: Id.
#450: NYT Adding Shelter Options for Homeless Victims of Domestic Abuse, supra note #447.
#451 Gerald Schifman & Rosa Goldensohn, Domestic Violence Emerges as Economic Scourge and Primary Driver of Homelessness, Crain’s New York, (Oct. 26, 2019), available at https://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20161026/BLOGS04/161029881/domestic-violence-emerges-as-primary-driver-of-homelessness-in-new-york-city . #452 Local Law 37, supra note 2.
#453 Id.
#454 Id.
#455 Comptroller, Housing Stability for Survivors of Domestic Violence Report, supra note 115.
#456 The Dynamics of Family Homelessness in New York City, supra note 167.
#457 National Alliance to End Homelessness, Domestic Violence, available at https://endhomelessness.org/homelessnessin-america/what-causes-homelessness/domestic-violence/ (last visited Dec. 20, 2019).
#458 Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness, The Intimate Relationship between Domestic Violence and Homelessness, (Oct. 27, 2018), available at https://www.icphusa.org/blog/the-intimate-relationship-between-domesticviolence-and-homelessness-2/.
#459 Id.
#460 Michele Lloyd, Domestic Violence and Education: Examining the Impact of Domestic Violence on Young Children, Children, and Young People and the Potential Role of Schools, 9 Front Psychol. 2094 (Nov. 13, 2018), available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6243007/ .

No idea that Id are referencing. Seem to be missing references.

Updated formatting and added the hashes.

Edit: Full supra note:

xvii See Systemic Driver of Homelessness: Racism.
xviii See Systemic Driver of Homelessness: Economic Inequity.
xix See Systemic Driver of Homelessness: Lack of Mental Health Care.
xx This includes two community districts where domestic violence was tied with eviction as the most common reason for shelter entry

Title	(New York City Council) Our Homeless Crisis: The Chance for Change paper
Author	Clemicus
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Date	January 15, 2024 6:40 PM UTC (2 years ago)
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