On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget issued a sweeping memorandum freezing nearly all federal aid, including funds for homelessness and domestic violence service organizations.

Network for Victim Recovery serves the people of D.C. by providing 100% free resources and services to clients who have survived a crime.

Content warning: Abuse 

I never thought I was dealing with domestic abuse. I was abused by someone who I was in a relationship with.

A new story by Kym Parker

Invisible Prophet writes about their struggles while homeless.

A Street Sense analysis found that in 2022, people experiencing homelessness were over twice as likely to be the victim of a homicide.

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2024 budget cuts funding for an array of safety net programs. Here’s why some think the programs need money.

A local service provider is launching an emergency cash assistance pilot program, designed to assist survivors of domestic violence.

Maurice Spears worries about the rise in domestic violence.

Erica Downing is sure to leave the reader speechless with this beautifully written story of how a newborn baby helped their mother conquer her demons.

The Budget Support Act, passed by the D.C. Council on May 7, includes several accountability measures for this year’s investments in affordable housing and public safety.

IjahQueen Is Peniel is losing her housing voucher following three years of poor living conditions and struggling to pay rent. She believes a paperwork error led her to fall behind on her rent and not have her lease renewed. Now she must try and find new housing without the subsidy from the state.

There is a lack of services available to victims of domestic violence in Washington, D.C. A coalition of advocates assessed 22 District agencies and the D.C. Council to evaluate how they handle situations of domestic violence internally and externally. 

Legal, financial and social service experts agree that financial abuse is an integral component of most abusive relationships and can prevent victims from seeking help.

Housing and homeless services factored heavily into changes considered during a first vote on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2019, held May 15.

Vendor Angie Whitehurst reflects on International Women’s Day.

A new report by the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness shows high rates of women experiencing homelessness in D.C. who have been, or continue to be, victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence.

A vendor shares his struggle.

Cassandra Morgan began performing stand-up after escaping an abusive relationship and facing homelessness. Now she is part of a community of survivors that draw strength from each other, share their stories and help others avoid similar situations.

Street Sense artists give their definitions of “Poor” and “Homeless”