Q&A
Wait times and accommodation process for emergency DV shelters
0:58:28
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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez inquires about the average wait time for families seeking emergency shelter. Deputy Commissioner Rima Rivera explains that the placement time depends on finding suitable accommodations, which varies based on individual circumstances.
- Three avenues are available for accessing DV shelter: calling a hotline, being linked to a provider
- HRA does not influence where clients are placed; it's a direct discussion between the survivor and the provider
- Placement depends on finding the right accommodations that meet the survivor's needs
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:58:28
Can you provide information I'm sorry.
0:58:32
Can you provide information on the average wait time for families seeking emergency shelter?
0:58:42
I can't hear you.
0:58:43
I'm sorry.
0:58:44
Oh, your mic is off.
Rima Rivera
0:58:45
Oh, that'll help.
0:58:47
I'm sorry, council member Gutierrez.
0:58:49
Your question was the the amount of time it takes for a
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:58:52
He'll be placed into an emergency shelter.
Rima Rivera
0:58:58
It really depends on whether the person is able to find accommodations at the time that they're linked to to shelter.
0:59:06
So as mentioned before, there are 3 avenues available 3 avenues to access DV shelter.
0:59:15
They call a the hotline, and they are linked to a provider.
0:59:23
And again, let me I need to stress that HRA is has no influence over where the clients are placed or not placed in DB shelter.
0:59:37
This is a discussion that a domestic violence survivor has directly with the provider to see if the accommodations are suitable for them.
0:59:50
And so it depends really on whether they can find the right accommodations at the time they linked.
