We have real problems with diversion as part of Central Intake mostly
based on concerns of women at the shelter. We do not believe that it
is ever a good idea to return a woman to the place she was last night if
there is a possibility that the women will experience domestic
violence. The County is following a trend in the United States to
interview people and ask them where they slept last night, and then try
to negotiate a place to stay with family, friends or landlord that is
not in the shelters. This is called Diversion and it is the latest
trend out of Washington DC. Over 20% of the people do not get a shelter
bed and are relocated back to the community. I am skeptical that a
victim of domestic violence would tell a total stranger that she is
being abused if she is embarrassed or ashamed that she has stayed with
the abuser for an extended period of time.
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