Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

A federal law that, in part, provides housing protections for people applying for or living in units subsidized by the federal government and who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to help keep them safe and reduce their likelihood of experiencing homelessness. For more information, including a list of VAWA’s housing protections, please refer to https://www.hud.gov/vawa#close