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Shelter Tipsheet #1: Why Include People of all Genders in Shelters?

Introductory
Service Providers
TOPIC AREAS
Shelter
PUBLICATION DATE
October 3, 2016

Why should a domestic violence shelter become gender-integrated? It aligns with the field’s values; it serves victims who are otherwise without resources; it’s rewarding; it dispels stereotypes and provides learning opportunities; it avoids revictimation; it’s the law; and it saves money.