Improving access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse: consultation
We are seeking views on proposals for new statutory guidance to local authorities to assist victims of domestic abuse in refuges to access social housing.
Opened
30 Oct 2017
Closed
5 Jan 2018
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The government believes that victims fleeing domestic abuse should be given as much assistance as possible to ensure they are able to re-build their lives away from abuse and harm.
This consultation sets out proposals for new statutory guidance for local authorities to assist victims of domestic abuse living in refuges, and other forms of safe temporary accommodation, to access social housing.