Survivor Toolkits

This web page provides basic information about housing protections provided for by federal law.

A brief compendium of state, local, and federal laws providing housing protections for survivors.

This brochure provides information for survivors and their advocates about housing protections available through federal law and through Illinois' Safe Home Act.

Fact sheet on VAWA protections for survivors.

The mission of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities. This website provides rich information about these rights for consumers, and includes a link to file a fair housing complaint online.

This tool is designed specifically for transgender and gender non-conforming survivors of intimate partner violence. Its aim is to help survivors identify ways of being more prepared to keep themselves (and children and pets), safe.

This booklet is designed to help determine if traumatic experiences may be causing some or all of the difficult symptoms a person is experiencing. It provides some simple and safe things that can help promote healing from the effects of trauma.

Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors who are seeking to secure their financial future.

NNEDV's Moving Ahead Through Financial Management Curriculum addresses financial abuse, financial fundamentals and foundations, mastering credit, budgeting strategies, and short-term planning.