Violence Against Women Act of 2005
(VAWA)

The Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA) provides protections for persons who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. The Act covers all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking and is not gender specific.

Certain sections of the Act apply to landlords participating in the Section 8 Program and to residents applying for both the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and the CIRHA Public Housing Program.

Please click on the following links for more information:

CIRHA's VAWA Flyer

The Complete Text of the Law. After clicking on the link, scroll down to Section 606 of the document to view the information which applies to CIRHA's programs.

Revised HAP Contract for Section 8 (in pdf format)

HUD form 50066 - Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, or Stalking (in pdf format)Residents will be required to complete this form to certify victim status.