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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) In Public and Subsidized Housing
- Legislative Background of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Policy Updates
- Domestic Violence Survivors in Subsidized Housing
- Responsibility of PHAs, Property Managers, Landlords
Overview of the webinar
The Passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 1994 and its reauthorizations has improved the legal rights for domestic violence victims. The professionals of the Justice system are beginning to realize that the crimes of domestic violence including dating violence, stalking and sexual assault will not be tolerated.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) have a responsibility to use clear tenant leases that protect victims of domestic violence from eviction. Actually, the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA) prohibits public housing authorities from denying admissions of domestic violence victims.
Who should attend?
- Public Housing Agencies
- Subsidized Housing
- Property Managers
Why should you attend?
PHAs, Section 8 Landlords and Property Managers will learn how the requirements of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enhance tenant protection and avoid non-compliance with the Act. Participants will learn the rules which protect victims of low-income housing including project based housing.
Participants will become familiar with the responsibilities of tenants and Property Managers in protecting survivors of domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing. Participants will increase knowledge in available resources, as well as the different categories defining discrimination.
Faculty - Ms.Marilyn Patterson
Marilyn Patterson-James, M.S. Urban Affairs, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Principal, AMMIRACLE Government/Advisor Consultants
- Chair, Southern California Affordable Housing Solutions
- U.S. Department of Treasury, Certified Project Reviewer
- U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (Retired)-Public & Indian Housing, Community Planning & Development, Labor Compliance, Multifamily, Environmental, Legal Division
- California State University (Adjunct Professor)