Category Archives: Domestic Violence

The 2015 National Forum on the Human Right to Housing

Posted on September 11, 2015 by homelessnesslaw

Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 marked the Law Center’s two-day National Forum on the Human Right to Housing, hosted by the Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The event gathered organizers, attorneys and legal service providers, … Continue reading →

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Believing the Unbelievable: Sharing a Model for Domestic Human Rights Implementation

Posted on April 11, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

Yesterday was a day I believed would come for human rights, but now that it’s happened, it’s still hard to believe. I was asked by the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to come to a meeting they were hosting together with … Continue reading →

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Strength In Numbers: State Laws Increasing VAWA Protections

Posted on March 19, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

On Thursday, March 7, President Barack Obama signed into law the renewed Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The new legislation will grant $659 million to support VAWA programs during a five year period. The legislation would also provide new protections … Continue reading →

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We Are Alive

Posted on March 12, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a series, following The Drifting Dark. “It’s about the only thing I got.  ’Cause I’ve sinned, man.  Damn, have I sinned.  And been sinned against.” It’s been a year since I last … Continue reading →

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Looking Back: A Milestone Year for Homeless Advocacy

Posted on January 22, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

The year 2012 was an important milestone for the Law Center, as we marked the 25th anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Act—the first federal legislation to address homelessness—for which our founder and executive director was a primary advocate.  But while great … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence a Leading Cause of Homelessness for Women and Youth

Posted on October 24, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and it’s an important occasion for anyone concerned about homelessness.  As we note below, domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness—for women, in particular, as well as unaccompanied youth.  For many, the only … Continue reading →

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New Report: 1.6 Million Homeless Youth Alone and At Risk on the Streets

Posted on September 6, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

A new report released today by the Law Center and the National Network for Youth reveals a disturbing truth: 1.6 million youth experience homelessness without a parent or guardian each year, facing numerous barriers to meeting basic needs. I’ve gotten … Continue reading →

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Voices of Youth: A Discussion on Homelessness

Posted on June 22, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Thirty-nine percent of the national homeless population are children, and approximately half of those children drop out of school. It is tough for homeless teenagers to fathom how they can finish school and attend college while also looking for a … Continue reading →

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Staff Profile: Meet Cecilia Dos Santos, Pro Bono Coordinator

Posted on June 14, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Asked to describe herself in three adjectives, Cecilia Dos Santos, the Law Center’s pro bono coordinator, responded: “Loud.  If you couldn’t tell.  I have very strong opinions.  And I like meeting and working with new people.” Born in Buenos Aires, … Continue reading →

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The Drifting Dark

Posted on February 2, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

“I’ll be around. Somehow. I used to fall asleep thinking I wouldn’t wake up. Now I know better. Now I know, honey – it goes on and on and on.” Last February, I wrote about a woman named “V.” She’s … Continue reading →

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