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Haven: Exploring Trauma-Informed Design In Transitional Housing For Women And Children, Sydney J. Rakes
Haven: Exploring Trauma-Informed Design In Transitional Housing For Women And Children, Sydney J. Rakes
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For 15 years, I have been a volunteer at a shelter for women and children. I interact with families and women who are suffering from the trauma caused by homelessness and domestic violence. In my observations, I have learned some spaces are more conducive to the staff and resident experiences than others. This project will be addressing how transitional housing for women and children can be designed to support the healing of trauma caused by domestic violence.
As of July 2023, there were about 150 women suffering from homelessness locally in the city of Richmond, Virginia (Homeward VA, 2023). …