Homelessness and housing insecurity are increasingly prevalent and affect survivors’ health, safety, and well-being. Domestic violence is both a cause and a consequence of homelessness. Studies show that 57% of homeless women report domestic violence as their immediate cause of homelessness. More than 90% of homeless women have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse at some point, and 63% have been victims of domestic or sexual violence.
Housing instability and homelessness are closely intertwined. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, housing instability encompasses several challenges, including having trouble paying rent, overcrowding, moving frequently, or spending most of the household income on housing. These experiences negatively affect physical health and make it harder to access health care. Housing instability may be more prevalent among children and those who have spent time in prison. Source
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