In 2021, “Getting Home Project: Overcoming barriers to housing after violence” was published by the BC Society of Transition Houses. This report discusses barriers to safe, affordable and appropriate housing for women experiencing violence in B.C. It provides community-based solutions and policy recommendations to alleviate barriers to women accessing appropriate housing after transition house, safe home or second stage housing.
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Recommendation 8: Diversify the design of affordable housing to accommodate families and increase accessibility of units.- Flexible design and diversified layouts will help address the severe lack of multi-bedroom units throughout the province.
- Diversification will also increase accessibility to those with disabilities who currently experience disproportionate rates of homelessness and poverty.
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