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Sanctuary schemes 13.12.06
Women's Aid welcomes the new guidance from the Department of Communities and Local Government to local authorities on Sanctuary Schemes.
Crisis report on homelessness - Women's Aid view 04.12.06
A report by Crisis suggests that authorities are failing to provide homeless women with the help they need.  The report found that more than 20% of the homeless women surveyed were escaping domestic violence, and many homeless women had entered into unwanted sexual relationships in an effort to secure accommodation and basic necessities.  
Resources: housing and domestic violence 09.04.06
Leaflets, reports and guides on housing, homelessness and domestic violence.
Protection against domestic violence under housing law 01.03.06
This article outlines the provisions of the Housing Act, its implementation, limitations and problems for women and children experiencing domestic violence. 
Consultation response: Creating Sustainable Communities, Supporting Independence - the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) Consultation on Supporting People. 13.12.05
The ODPM published a consultation on their initial Supporting People (SP) strategy for the future development of the SP Programme. View Women's Aid's response to this consultation.
Consultation response: Law Commissions Renting Homes recommendations - Supported Housing 09.05.04
Women's Aid responds to the Law Commission's Renting Homes recommendations.