Is this the future of housing for homeless domestic abuse survivors?

For the past 20 years, I have dedicated my career to developing and managing houses for survivors who are fleeing domestic abuse .

These properties have seen thousands of women and children navigate the trauma of domestic abuse. But they are more than houses – they are safe havens. For many survivors, access to safe accommodation can mean the difference between life and death.

While refuge accommodation has transformed the lives of countless survivors, domestic abuse remains a major cause of homelessness among women. Not only is there a severe shortage of lifesaving refuge accommodation, but there are even fewer properties that are accessible for survivors with differing needs.

Since the opening of the first-ever refuge in 1971, most properties have consisted of communal accommodation