She Wasn't Allowed to Giggle

 She Wasn't Allowed to Giggle by Lavinia Thompson

A poetry and prose collection that explores the dark depths of domestic violence and child abuse and about finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Free download WEEK OF Dec. 6-13 only!

The Intersection of Homelessness & Domestic Violence

"Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children in the United States.  Many victims leave their housing to escape violence and do not have the resources to support housing alone.  Others are evicted from housing due to their batterer’s disruptive and often criminal behavior, or have terrible credit and rental histories due to tactics of financial abuse.  Victims are often also barred from housing due to the risk their batterers pose."

National Network to End Domestic Violence

Housing - Does One Size Fit All?

"91.6% of homeless mothers experience severe physical and/or sexual abuse during their lifetimes." 

Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness, October 2011

Homeless shelters in Massachusetts are at capacity. Motels accommodate the overflow. The majority of homeless shelters don’t have the capacity to provide services to address domestic violence. Thus the family’s primary reason for homelessness -- domestic violence -- is not addressed.  In most cases the cycle of violence continues. 

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