Updates & EventsNew! Information for Domestic Violence Shelters About Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act all apply to domestic violence shelters. The National Center now has two tip sheets available that provide information about how shelters can comply with these laws.
The first tip sheet contains recommended practices for shelter qualification and intake processes. The second contains recommended practices during the provision of services to survivors of domestic violence residing at a shelter.
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Tip Sheet #1: Shelter Qualification and Intake
Tip Sheet #2: Provision of Services |