NLIHC’s Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign has released an updated fact sheet underscoring the critical need for safe, accessible, and affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence. As research consistently shows, securing affordable housing is a top priority for survivors of domestic violence seeking safety and stability. Yet many survivors continue to face significant barriers, including limited housing options and financial insecurity. Developed in collaboration with key partners, such as the National Network to End Domestic Violence – a member of OSAH’s Steering Committee – the updated fact sheet sheds light on these challenges and calls for urgent policy solutions to address the housing crisis impacting survivors across the nation.
In total, the OSAH campaign has posted 16 multi-sector fact sheets to its website. Each fact sheet compiles landmark research to help policymakers, opinion leaders, and the public understand the deep connections between housing and other national priorities, from healthcare to education and economic growth. Advocates are encouraged to download these fact sheets to help them reach out to potential allies in other fields to make the case for cross-sector collaboration. To broaden the movement for housing justice, we must ensure allies in other sectors fully appreciate the extent to which housing influences their own priorities and goals.
See the full list of fact sheets here.