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Housing Options for Survivors of Trafficking

NCJ Number
308673
Date Published
January 2020
Length
5 pages
Annotation

This brief published by the Freedom Network Training Institute outlines options for emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, as well as considerations to keep in mind when connecting a survivor to potential resources.

Abstract

This fact sheet by the Freedom Network Training Institute provides a broad overview of options that may be available in the categories of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, as well as considerations to keep in mind when connecting a survivor to potential resources. In the United States, access to safe and affordable housing is a challenge, especially for survivors of human trafficking. Service providers are encouraged to address the housing needs of survivors on an individual basis. One size does not fit all when it comes to housing. Programs providing services may not be able to house survivors and may rely on collaboration with community partners to meet the housing needs of survivors. Establishing relationships with local partners may facilitate more access to resources and the survivor can choose the best fit for their situation.