24 Hour Domestic Violence Help-line

This section aims to identify issues relating specifically to women rough sleeping in Nottingham. There are some stark contrasts between the female and male rough sleeping populations, which raise strong cases for women-based services, particularly at a preventative level. There are clear indicators of events that may precipitate homelessness amongst women in the data collected. Domestic Violence Features Highly.

The experiences of Framework's women residents A research report by Rachel Harding This research study provides evidence that homeless sex working women resident in Framework projects were very vulnerable, often having experienced extensive, traumatic abuse, and presenting with complex needs ranging from mental ill-health and drug use to suicide attempts and relationship problems. A link between domestic violence and sex work was established, and it was claimed that the women were often coerced into the sex industry by abusive and violent male partners.

Research into current housing provision, housing pathways and support needs of women seeking to exit prostitution, to inform future provision.