Dane County Housing Authority
6000 Gisholt Dr, Suite 203, Monona, WI 53713
Ph: (608) 224-3636 â– Fax: (608) 224-3632
If you are in danger, please call 911, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAiS) at 608-251-4445 or text their hotline at 608-420-4638, or reach out to the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or by texting "START" to 88788.​
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​Please be aware that web browsers on both desktop/laptop computers & smartphones (i.e., Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, etc.) often track your internet activity, including the websites you visit & searches you make, and keep that information in the browser's search history. If a perpetrator accesses this information, it may put you at further risk, so please be cautious and clear your browsing history (you can view an article on how to clear your browsing history here). You may want to try using a device a perpetrator is unlikely to use, such as a computer at a public library.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Information
The Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law which, in part, provides housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are living in or applying to live in units subsidized by the federal government.​ VAWA protects all survivors, regardless of their sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation AND regardless of the sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the person who caused harm.​
Protections for Victims
​If you are eligible for Public or Multifamily Housing or the Section 8 program, you cannot be refused admittance to the housing program on the basis that you are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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You also cannot be evicted from public housing or terminated from Section 8 or any other housing assistance because you are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Criminal acts directly related to the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking caused by a member of your household or a guest cannot be the reason for an eviction or for termination of assistance if you were the victim of the abuse.
Reasons for Eviction or Termination
If there is a demonstrable actual & imminent (immediate) threat to other tenants or DCHA or property staff unless you are evicted, or your housing assistance is not terminated, you can still be evicted or have your housing assistance terminated. You may also be evicted or have your housing assistance terminated for serious or repeated lease violations or violations of program rules that are not related to the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. You may not be held to a more demanding set of rules than DCHA applies for tenants/program participants who are not victims.
VAWA Notice &
HUD Forms
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Dane County Area Resources
DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)
2102 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
24-Hour Help Line - (608) 251-4445 | 24-Hour Text Line - (608) 420-4638
Non-Urgent Email Address - crisisline@abuseintervention.org
DAIS's programs include legal advocacy services, a 24-hour help line (text & phone numbers above), case management services, weekly peer-based support groups, temporary shelter, and safety planning resources.
RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center
2801 Coho Street #301, Madiosn, WI 53713
24/7/365 Help Line - (608) 251-7273 | Línea De Ayuda - (608) 420-4638
The RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center (formerly the Rape Crisis Center) provides survivor services, including emotional support and a survivor booklet resource guide, several support groups, mental health therapy services & Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), and trans survivor resources.
Para información sobre servicios en español, haga clic aquí.
2005 West Beltline Highway #102, Madison, WI 53713
24/7 Helpline LA RED - 1-800-510-9195 | Email - lared@unidoswi.org
UNIDOS's programs include counselling services (including a Spanish-speaking support group), trained advocates, and the La Red Helpline (1-800-510-9195).
Para información sobre servicios en español, haga clic aquí.
Project RESPECT (via ARC Community Services)
Phone - 608-283-6435 | Email - info@arccommserv.com
Project RESPECT offers services for adult and juvenile survivors of sexual exploitation & human trafficking and provides services such as outreach & advocacy, counseling, comprehensive case management, crisis intervention, referrals to vital services, and peer support services.