Impact
The main cause of women who experience homelessness due to...
What is domestic violence?
This rising monthly cost forces many older adults out of their homes.
What is rent?
People living in tents under bridges, sleeping in cars, staying in emergency shelters, or couch-surfing with friends or family in Richmond.
What are examples of homelessness in Richmond?
There is a high rate of this mental illness/mood disorder.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This form of abuse- controlling money, stealing income, or blocking work- often traps women in unsafe homes and leads to homelessness
What is financial abuse?
Where is homelessness most visible in Richmond?
What is James River?
Domestic violence often disrupts a woman’s ability to keep a job leading to this major financial impact
What is loss of income or financial instability?
True or False: In the Greater Richmond region, historically underfunding for homeless services, raised prices, and decreased housing is a strong cause for the increase of homelessness over time.
What is true?
Commonly, most homeless people in Richmond are staying...
What is outdoors, in cars, and other places not meant for habitation?
This emotional consequence often cause by long term abuse can make it harder for survivors to trust other or seek help
What is trauma or emotional distress?
This major structural issue in cities like Richmond makes it nearly impossible for survivors to secure safe housing after leaving abuse.
What is lack of affordable housing?
More than 25% stated that the breakdown of a ___ or ____ was their primary cause.”
What are family or relationships?
What is the median sale price for a home in Richmond, VA?
What is $375,000?
Survivors often flee without savings, documents, or support because their partner has isolated them from these essential people.
Who are friends and family?
What can play a major role in a housing crisis?
What is Richmond's housing landscape?