The link between trauma and homelessness

Written by SAFE
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We see the connection between homelessness and abuse and in our community. At SAFE, we see survivors choose homelessness over living with an abusive partner. It’s an impossible decision that countless people face.
For survivors of abuse, we know there is no path to long-term safety and stability that doesn’t pass through the front door of a safe, affordable, and permanent home. As Austin works to better address homelessness, SAFE is taking an active role in the solution: providing housing and financial assistance for survivors.
Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only seven of the 10 are filled in red, the other three are white. The text says "Did you know... 70% of people experiencing homelessness in Austin/Travis County report that past trauma or abuse attributed their current homelessness." The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.

Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only seven of the 10 are filled in red, the other three are white. The text says “Did you know… 70% of people experiencing homelessness in Austin/Travis County report that past trauma or abuse attributed their current homelessness.” The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.

 

Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only eight of the 10 are filled in red, the other two are white. The text says "Did you know... 80% of moms experiencing homelessness in Austin have previously experienced domestic violence." The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.

Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only eight of the 10 are filled in red, the other two are white. The text says “Did you know… 80% of moms experiencing homelessness in Austin have previously experienced domestic violence.” The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.

 

Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only three of the 10 are filled in red, the other seven are white. The text says "Did you know... 27% of Texas former foster youth report experiencing homelessness within three years of having aged out of the system." The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.

Image Description: An image with a pink background and mostly red text. Illustrations of 10 silhouetted people are at the top. Only three of the 10 are filled in red, the other seven are white. The text says “Did you know… 27% of Texas former foster youth report experiencing homelessness within three years of having aged out of the system.” The SAFE logo is at the bottom of the image.