Peace Over Violence

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (transitional Housing Program, Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 12351), Has as Its Primary Purpose the Provision of Transitional Housing and Support Services to Aid Minors, Adults, and Their Dependents Who Are Homeless (as Defined in 34 U.s.c. 12473(6)) or in Need of Transitional Housing or Other Housing Assistance as a Result of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking. the Program Is Intended to Provide Assistance to Victims for Whom Emergency Shelter Services or Other Crisis Intervention Services Are Unavailable or Insufficient. the Program Supports Victim-centered Approaches to Providing Transitional Housing, Short-term Housing Assistance, and Voluntary Support Services to Assist With Locating and Securing Permanent Housing, Obtaining Employment, and Integrating Into a Community. Peace Over Violence, a Non-profit Organization Located in Los Angeles, Ca, Will Implement the Transitional Housing for Survivors of Violence Program Through the Provision of Victim-centered Approaches to Transitional Housing Needs in Collaboration With the Center for the Pacific Asian Family. the Project Will Provide Scattered Site Transitional Housing for Survivors and Their Families in an Urban Region of California. This New Project Will Use Funds to Provide Both Housing and 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 Providing Victim Services in Rural Areas and Supporting the Housing Needs of Victims of Non-intimate Partner Sexual Assault. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes Case Management, Safety Planning, Employment and Education Support, Financial Literacy, Budgeting Workshops, Transportation, and Legal Advocacy. the Project Will Provide Follow-up Services for at Least 3 Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.