If the Supreme Court overturns this law, it will likely increase domestic gun violence and put lives at risk. Healthy relationships resources for children, teens, and adults! Learn More In the News Questions and Answers on U.S. v. Rahimi, the Major Gun Case Before the Supreme Court Today What is the U.S. v. Rahimi case about? What will the Supreme Court decide in U.S. v. Rahimi? "The Supreme Court will decide if a federal law prohibiting possession of firearms by people subject to domestic violence protection orders is Constitutional—in other words, if an abuser who has a protection order or restraining order against them can legally keep their guns. The stakes are high. If the Supreme Court overturns this law, it would likely increase domestic gun violence and put lives—especially the lives of women—at risk." Learn More How does restricting access to firearms affect domestic abuse? "Restricting access to guns for those who have been determined by a court to have committed domestic violence has been shown to dramatically reduce homicide rates — so much so, that beyond the federal law in question, many states have taken things further by passing what are known as extreme risk laws, sometimes called 'red flag laws.' Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have passed extreme risk laws that allow a person to petition to have an individual's firearms confiscated." Read More "Though persons convicted of felony or misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are also prohibited from possessing firearms, reliance on the criminal justice system alone is insufficient. Many abusers are not convicted of felony or misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence and without protective orders, they would be able to keep their guns." —Kelly Roskam, JD, Director of Law and Policy, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions Domestic Violence Advocacy Organizations Amicus Brief in U.S. v Rahimi "The brief focuses on the challenges of trying to survive an abusive relationship when the chances that the relationship will turn deadly increase when an abuser owns or has access to firearms. This first-hand telling of experiences from survivors of domestic violence collectively demonstrates that domestic violence abusers frequently engage in a pattern of abusive conduct that includes the use of firearms to control and terrorize their victims." Read More November Is Homelessness Awareness Month Arlington's Response to Homelessness and Doorways' Role in the Continuum of Care Continuum of Care The Arlington Continuum of Care works to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring by providing affordable and sustainable housing, tailored services, and by centering the voices and expertise of people with lived experience of homelessness. Read the Continuum of Care's annual report to learn more. Learn More A Way Home for All The Arlington Continuum of Care adopted its new strategic plan, A Way Home for All, in September 2023. A Way Home for All is grounded in the 3 pillars of the homeless system in our community: Prevention, Response, and Housing Pathways. Visit the County website to learn more about the plan and how to get involved. Learn More Excerpts from the Arlington County Continuum of Care 2022 report: Doorways' Role in the Continuum of Care As Arlington's only provider of emergency shelter for survivors (which we call safehousing), Doorways is a critical part of our community's Continuum of Care. After shelter, Doorways' HomeStart program provides essential pathways to housing. And in both shelter and housing, Doorways' trauma-informed services offer wraparound support for the survivors, youth, and families we serve to empower our clients to achieve their goals toward stability. Currently, Doorways' Family Home also provides shelter for youth and families experiencing homelessness for reasons other than imminent danger due to domestic violence. Due to a 132% increase in the total number of survivors sheltered in safehousing, Doorways is preparing to repurpose the Family Home as our new safehouse to meet the growing need. Learn More Beyond shelter and housing, Doorways' community-based services – including our 24-hour hotline, counseling, and court advocacy programs, the only ones of their kind in Arlington – support those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault throughout our community. Explore the Doorways model (pictured below) to learn more. Explore the Doorways Model How to Get Help for Yourself or a Neighbor Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and/or Sexual Assault Contact Doorways' free and confidential 24-Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-237-0881 for support, information, and referrals to shelter, services, and other resources. All languages available. Learn More How to Get Help for Yourself or a Neighbor Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and/or Sexual Assault Contact Doorways' free and confidential 24-Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-237-0881 for support, information, and referrals to shelter, services, and other resources. All languages available. Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness In case of shelter need or if someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please call 703-228-1010 anytime for assistance. The Arlington County Department of Human Services Community Assistance Bureau (CAB) is the first call to make for help if you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We help Arlington residents find shelter, emergency food, housing and other vital services. Referrals can be made to all Arlington County shelters. Learn more in the Community Guide. See the Community Guide     Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!