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