Q&A
Plans to reinstate streamlined process for transitioning DV survivors to DHS shelters
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Council Member Diana Ayala inquires about plans to reinstate the streamlined process for transitioning DV survivors from HRA domestic violence shelters to DHS shelters:
- The administration is planning to reinstate the streamlined policy, which was paused in 2022
- Currently, a 'warm handoff' process is used, providing DHS with referral letters and information for safe placement
- There are no cost implications for resuming the streamlined process
- HRA is working with DHS to enhance the process, including improving reporting on clients transitioning from DV to DHS shelters
- The enhanced process aims to ensure safer and more efficient transitions for DV survivors needing to move to DHS shelters
Additional context:
- For DV survivors at PATH who don't enter DV shelters, HRA enters safety information into the DHS CARES system to help with appropriate placement
- This information includes safe areas for the client and details about the person who caused harm
Diana Ayala
0:38:33
We've been joined by council member of the Stevens.
0:38:36
Good morning, council member.
0:38:40
Hold on.
0:38:41
Okay.
0:38:41
Here we go.
0:38:42
I have two more questions, and I'm gonna transfer it over.
0:38:46
The administration calls sees to streamline survivors from HRA domestic violence to DHL shelters in 2022.
0:38:54
Currently, survivors of children who are not eligible to be finding up a home or transfer to an HRA domestic violence tier 2 shelter must apply for shelter at DHL's intake center in the Bronx without a guaranteed placement and with a risk of being turned away.
0:39:09
Is the administration planning to reinstate the streamlining policy?
0:39:12
And if so, what is the timeline and what is the criteria?
Rima Rivera
0:39:17
Thank you, deputy speaker.
0:39:18
Great question.
0:39:19
Yes.
0:39:19
Yes.
0:39:19
We are.
0:39:20
So currently, you know, streamlining activities were was they were paused and a client who transitioned from DB shelter to DHS We work with DHS on a warm handoff.
0:39:35
We provide them with referral letter with information so that the client can be safely placed at DHS shelter.
0:39:42
And I also want to go back to because you asked a question earlier about clients who at who would refer to our Nova team at path.
0:39:54
If they're not placed in DV shelter or they refuse placement or play you know, DV transition to a DV shelter, system is not amenable to them.
0:40:05
We do enter information into the DHS care system as to how to safely place information that can help them safely place this client in the DHS system.
0:40:17
We give them areas that are that they I that that have been identified as a safe barrier for the client, and also information on the person who's caused harm.
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So I just wanna make sure that that's noted.
Diana Ayala
0:40:28
I appreciate that.
0:40:32
Can you tell us are there any cost implications related to resuming, streamlining
Rima Rivera
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in the sense that there no.
0:40:43
There there isn't.
0:40:44
No.
0:40:45
Would there be any revisions to the previous process?
0:40:48
We are working with our colleagues at DHS to enhance the process, including reporting.
Diana Ayala
0:40:58
Okay.
Rima Rivera
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On clients that transition from DHS from DB to DHS to this process.
Diana Ayala
0:41:04
Okay.
0:41:05
Alright.
