Violence Intervention Program

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (transitional Housing Program) Is Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 12351. the Primary Purpose of the Transitional Housing Program Is to Provide Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Who Are Homeless, as Defined by 34 U.s.c. 12473(6), or in Need of Transitional Housing or Other Housing Assistance, as a Result of Their Victimization, and for Whom Emergency Shelter Services or Other Crisis Intervention Services Are Unavailable or Insufficient. the Program Supports Holistic, Survivor-centered Approaches to Providing Transitional Housing and Support Services That Move Individuals Into Permanent Housing and Help Them Secure Employment and Integrate Into a Community. the Violence Intervention Program Is a Non-profit Organization Located in New York, New York, an Urban Region of the State. the Organization Will Provide 23 Clustered Residences for 69 Survivors and Their Families Through Program-owned Housing Units. the Violence Intervention Program Will Collaborate With Its Partner, the Qualitass of Life Foundation to Provide a Holistic, Victim-centered and Multidisciplinary Approach to Transitional Housing Needs in the Community. This New Project Will Use Funds to Provide Only Supportive Services to Move Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking Who Are Homeless or in Need of Housing Assistance to Permanent Housing. the Project Will Assist Clients for an Anticipated Minimum of 6 Months and a Maximum Length of 24 Months. Services Offered Will Focus on Advancing Racial Equity as Well as Meeting the Needs of the Underserved Latinx and Immigrant Populations in the Region. the Grant Activities Will Be Tailored to Meet the Needs of the Survivors. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes: Case Management, Safety Planning, Career Counseling, Financial and Credit Counseling, Support Groups, Individual Counseling, Legal Assistance, Victim and Housing Advocacy. the Project Will Also Hire 2 Additional Staff Members to Implement the Program and Provide Follow-up Services for at Least 3 Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.