For Those Fleeing Domestic Violence, Rental-Assisted Housing Transfers Could Be Months Away
Thursday, July 11, 2024
For Those Fleeing Domestic Violence, Rental-Assisted Housing Transfers Could Be Months Away
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault often flee their homes to get away from their attackers. This can result in survivors having unstable housing situations. And for those who receive government assistance, such as rental housing assistance, finding another place to live can be even more challenging. The Violence Against Women Act provides additional protections for survivors living in federally assisted rental housing. But in a new report, we found that survivors are not always able to access these protections. We find out more from GAO's Jill Naamane.
