Strong Link Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness

1. Strong Link Between
Domestic Violence and
Homelessness

2. New York City philanthropist Jay Zises
has endeavored to give back to his
community through participation with the
Housing Enterprise for the Less
Privileged (HELP). A former board
member, Jay Zises helped found the
organization in the mid-1980s. HELP
prides itself on responding to the needs of
the homeless community as the face of
the situation evolves. Since 1986, the
organization has assisted a quarter of a
million people in need. Most recently, the
Corporation for Supportive Housing
recognized HELP's South Ward-area
housing project in Newark with a
Supportive Housing Project Award.

3. Domestic violence and
homelessness are related. With
the shortage of affordable
housing in large urban areas,
many women fear leaving
abusive partners, as they often
lack resources to support their
families.

4. The following sobering statistics
illustrate the gravity of this situation:
-28% of homeless families cited
domestic violence as the cause of their
situation
-39% of cities report domestic violence
as the leading contributor among their
homeless populations
-63% of women without a permanent
home say they have been a victim of
domestic violence during their adult
life.

5. In addition to housing and
homeless prevention programs,
HELP provides domestic violence
services that assist survivors and
address immediate needs by
offering secure temporary
housing, counseling, and
employment support.

6. In addition to housing and
homeless prevention programs,
HELP provides domestic violence
services that assist survivors and
address immediate needs by
offering secure temporary
housing, counseling, and
employment support.