Q&A
Discussion on capacity balance between DV and DHS shelter systems
2:10:11
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77 sec
Council Member Lincoln Restler inquires about the balance between DV shelter capacity and DHS shelter capacity in meeting the needs of domestic violence survivors. Chris Mann from WIN responds that the current balance is not adequate, citing capacity issues in the DV system and a pipeline from DV shelters to DHS shelters.
- Mann mentions ongoing work with legislators to create a right to shelter in DV shelters and eliminate time limits.
- The discussion highlights the need for improved capacity and services in the DV shelter system to better support survivors.
Lincoln Restler
2:10:11
Question, I think probably for Wynn, but anyone to jump in.
2:10:14
You know, DV is one of the 2 primary drivers in our family system, right, for new entrants.
2:10:24
Do we in our excuse me, in our DHS system, DV is one of the 2 primary drivers for families that enter the system.
2:10:32
Do you think that as a city, we strike the right balance between having enough capacity in our DB shelter system and our DHS system in meeting the needs of survivors of domestic violence.
Chris Mann
2:10:48
Yeah, that's a good question.
2:10:50
I would say no.
2:10:52
You know, I think, you know, one of the struggles that we have is capacity in in the DV system.
2:10:59
And, you know, it's it shows in the data, we have kind of a a pipeline from DV shelter right into DHS shelter.
2:11:09
You know?
2:11:09
So we're we're working with assembly member crews and Senator Hwan and Siegel on legislation at the state level that would create a a right to shelter in DV shelter.
2:11:24
And eliminate time limits in those shelters.
2:11:28
So
