Recognizing the need for a separate and concerted effort to address these unique housing challenges, particularly for survivors of sexual assault whose experiences occur(ed) outside the context of domestic violence, the National Sexual Assault Housing Collaborative developed this toolkit for:
– sexual assault service providers to build a foundational knowledge around housing and equip advocates to meet survivors housing needs throughout their lifespan, and
– housing professionals, including transitional housing service providers, to elevate the unique housing challenges experienced by sexual assault survivors and improve housing outcomes for survivors.

It is comprised of downloadable resources designed to encourage organizations to explore current housing service provision through a sexual assault lens. From knowledge building around sexual assault survivors housing challenges and funding that can be used to support this work to tools that promote future housing strategy, this toolkit serves as one component of an organization’s journey to meet sexual assault survivors housing needs. It does not serve as a substitute for cross-training opportunities or connection with local, state, or national experts.